Thursday, August 31, 2023

August 31,2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Well it is the last day of August.  Was able to sleep in a little this morning.  Breakfast and chores. Off to Safeway to pick up milk and a   things.  Then home to put the finishing touches on September and October mugs. Steve worked his last shift before we leave on vacation.  Then I stitched and watched TV.  It poured this afternoon but I was able to do a dog run and mail check.  Dinner was Calzones. Finally itcwas time for TV cuddles and more stitching..

 

Wednesday, August 30, 2023

August 30, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at the crack of dawn so I could go to the doctor . Got meds for my rash.  Hope the work.  Then home. Colleen picked me up at 9:30 and we drove over to Chino Valley to check out their fabric store. Then over to the quilt store in Prescott.  Then picked up meds at Walmart.  Finally home.  Steve had already left for work.  I stitched and watched TV.  Dog park run about 3:30.  Hamburgers in the Ninja.  Final ly it was time for more TV cuddles and stitching. 

I need to record this. Steve actually put a spoon in the dishwasher and the ice cream scoop!

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

August 29, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at a reasonable time.  Breakfast,  and chores.  Stevecworked in intarsia. I started stitching.  Went to get our toes done.not impressed with the place.  Decided to go to the doctor and have them look at this rash . While we were at the nail place the cardiologist doctor called and  wanted to chat later in the day about an alert from my monitor.  So I was stressed all day.  Dog park run.  Rain shower.  Thunder and lightening.   Finally it was time  for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Monday, August 28, 2023

August 28, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up about 6:30.  Breakfast and chores.  Rash seems to be clearing up so I did not go to the doctor.  Steve worked in intarsia outside till it got too hot.  Then came in and worked at the table. We actually listened to music while we worked. Couple of dog park runs.   Stevevgot made as I did not want to get. 1 week until we leave on vacation.  Leftovers for dinner.  Stitched most of the day.  Fingers crossed all goes well on the trip.

Sunday, August 27, 2023

August 27, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at the crack of dawn.  Off the a disappointing breakfast at cracker barrel.  Then grocery shopping at Fry's.  Home to put everything away. Finally steve watched football and I escaped into the bedroom to stitch and watch my TV.  2 loads of laundry washed dried and folded. Trip to the dog park. Stopped to visit with the Burczyks.  Then home. Dinner was steak grilled in the ninja.  Late evening cart ride to the dog park and install the new solar lights.  Back home for more TV cuddles and stitching.  Then bedtime routine. 

Saturday, August 26, 2023

August 26, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up breakfast and chores.  Went out on errands. Harbor Freight, Hobby Lobby, car wash and Walmart.  Decided to hold off on Fry's until tomorrow.  Came home and hung out till it was time for an early dinner of pot pies and Steve was off to work.  Stitched until it was time to go to bingo.  Terry shared a bingo with 2 others. Steve who wasn't there won a bingo which we split.  Steve was home when I got home to start the bedtime routine. 

Friday, August 25, 2023

August 25, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. I went in the bedroom to stitch and steve went outside.  Hair cuts around noon. Came home. Stitched until it was time  to go to the end of summer party.  Quite a few people. We were supposed to go at 5.  Buy Colleen texted that they were on the way down at 4. God forbid they gave us a heads-up. Good thing we went early as there was only one food truck.  Two cancelled. After dinner Colleen crocheted while we waited for the band to start playing.   Then continued to crochet for the next hour.  It was not as fun as the last one we went to.  We won a raffle prize. But it required black tie outfits and it was happening tomorrow night. Fortunately Steve had to work.  We gave them to someone else and left. Did not care for the music.  Terrible raffle prize I thought.  Finally itcwasvtime for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Thursday, August 24, 2023

August 24, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up before 7. But got lots done.  Worked in the craft room after breakfast.  The started working on my next project.  Steve left for work at 10:30. I went to Colleen's for a quick visit. Then home for TV and stitching.  Steve came home shortly after 5. The dogs and I did a dog park mail run. Dinner  was leftovers enchiladas . Went in to stitch. Quick cart ride  to check on the lights under the truck.  More stitching then bedtime routine.  

It has become evident that I need to lose some weight.  Goodbye ice cream.  


Wednesday, August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up and Steve wanted sausage and eggs for breakfast. So like the good wife that I am I got up and cooked him breakfast. The I was going to work in the quilt room but that was not to be. Steve wanted to do more cleaning in the trailer.  So we went over there and worked for about an hour.  I think we are in pretty good shape now.  Food and clothes and some last minute items.  Then home TV and stitching.  Tacos for dinner.


We tried to use the food saver.  Finally finished my ice cram cart.  It was quite the challenge. So much fun.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching. 

August 22, 2023,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up had breakfast and did chores.  We decided to take the truck on a trial run. We drove it up the hill through Jerome and stopped at the quilt store in Cottonwood.  Steve wanted to go to the mobile home warehouse.  Came home to stitch. Dinner was frozen lasagna. Dog park and mail room.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Monday, August 21, 2023

August 21, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up early to take the truck over to the repair shop. Started laundry. Had three loads.  Came home finished breakfast.  Then home for some stitching.  Steve worked outside sharpening knives.  Then the heating and air guy came.  Then we watched TV.  When we took the dogs Steve was in a fighting mood.  Then we went to get the truck  and returned it to storage.  Byvthen he was looking for something or someone to pick a fight with.  So I accommodated him.  So we are having a quiet night in separate rooms.  Finally time for bedroom routine.

Sunday, August 20, 2023

August 20, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

We got up later than anticipated but made it out the door for breakfast just before nine.  We went to Mama's in Dewey Humbolt.  Hexwantedcto see his favorite customer at Tractor.   Home by 10.  Ran some errands in the park.  Then stitched until Burczyks came over to play cards.  We played a couple of hours. Then Colleen wanted some cream of mushroom soup. Grilled cheese sandwiches for dinner.  Finally escape into the bedroom for TV cuddles and stitching.  Finally  got great light in here so I can see.  

Saturday, August 19, 2023

August 19, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up breakfast and chores.   Steve was itching to go do some errands. It was suppose to be this afternoon but of course things got changed.  So I got dressed and off we went.  First to Cal Ranch then big five for shoes. Then a quick stop at JoAnn's.  Returned an item at Walmart.  Finally  Ace Hardware.  Then home for lunch.  Over to the trailer for more cleaning.  Home to do a little stitching before dinner and card bingo.  Terry and I Bingoed.   Then home for bedtime regime. 

Friday, August 18, 2023

August 18, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Stayed up till 2:30 to finish my book. Up about 7:30.  Went to the cardiologist at 11.  I guess everything is OK.  Then home. We went over to start cleaning the trailer. Worked on that a couple of hours. Then home. Started some stitching.  Went nuts over the wheel on the bike.   Dinner was brats. Finally it wasbtime for TV cuddles and stitching. 


Thursday, August 17, 2023

August 17, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up breakfast and chores.  Picked up Colleen.  Went to book club.  Colleen was supposed to fill popcorn bags with me but as we were walking out the door she told me she was going geocashing with Mike.  Which is no big deal as it took less than a half hour to do . What pissed me off was that she didn't tell me. Surely she knew at least by yesterday that theyvwere going.  Anyway I think I need to find a new bestie.  Came home and stitched the rest ofvthe day while Steve worked.   He came home and found out his motorcycle insurance was due tomorrow.   Made a trip to the post office and dog park.  Dinner was calzones and fruit.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and more stitching. 

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

August 16, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up, breakfast and chores. Our on our marathon errand run by 9.  We went to tractor Supply.   RV store next door, Walmart,  Alliance, Advance Auto, Affinity Hobby Lobby, Costco, and Safeway.   Brought home Taco bell for lunch.  Stitched the rest of the day.  Rain thunder and lightening. Leftovers for dinner.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching.   

Tuesday, August 15, 2023

August 15, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up breakfast and chores. Guy came to wash the trailer. So Steve was in and out washing the truck and putting the hitch back in.  I stitched most of the day.  It rained about 3:30. We were out in the cart so we hurried home.  We had left over pizza for a late lunch.  So we ate a bowl of cereal for dinner.  Like it.  Finally I retired to the bedroom rather than watching bowling.  TV cuddles and stitching. 

Monday, August 14, 2023

August 14, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Busy day.  Got up and got our reservations for our trip better lined up.  Got RPI ducks in a row.  Went over to the trailer Steve where Steve pumped up the tires and I checked out the inside and made the bed.  Then back home grabbed the dogs and off to tractor.  Finally about 2 I was finally able to stitch.   About 4:30 we decided to grab the Fords and we went to Tailgaters for Pizza.  Then Walmart gas station and car wash and home. Phone calls from the kids.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and stitching. A very full day.  Tomorrow the trailer gets washed.



Sunday, August 13, 2023

August 13, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast and chores.  I got the laundry started.  It was rainy most of the day.  Steve left at 11:30 for work.   Stitched. Colleen came for a visit. Trip to the dog park.  Made enchiladas for dinner.  Steve came home around 6.  Dinner.  Finally it was time for TV cuddles and more stitching. 

Saturday, August 12, 2023

August 12, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Breakfast and chores. Made eggs for Steve. Steve went to work at 9:30.  I stitched most if the day. Dogbpark run and trip to Colleen's for bread. Steve ame home shortly after 4. Pot pies for dinner.  Then card Bingo.  Had lots of fun.  Steve won.   Eve won.  Then home for bedtime routine.

Friday, August 11, 2023

August 11, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up on the late side.  Steve sleeps later when he works.  Breakfast and chores.  I got busy stitching.  We made a grocery run to Safeway. Unloaded. Dinner/ lunch was around 2:30.  Steve left for work.  Dog park run.  Then stitchedvthe rest of the night.  Bedtime routine ensues. 

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Augusr 10, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Ivgotvto sleep in this morning.  It was after 8. Breakfast and chores.  Steve went off to work. I finished the Sal. Took Colleen's back to her and visited for awhile.  Dog park run. Steve called to tell me was working till 7.  And to make sure there would be dinner when he got home.  I vaccuumed and dusted.  Feeling very noble.  Late dinner of fried egg sandwiches.   Then TV cuddles and stitching  to finish the night.

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

August 9, 2923 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up very early so that we could be at the doctors office early to check my rhythm and pace maker. Every thing was OK but hexwantscme to check in with Dr Patel.  Then home to work in the craftroom til it was time to go to the abortion they call the activity meeting.  Then home. More cutting in the craftroom.  Finally stitching the rest of the day.  Trip to the dog park. More stitching.  Dinner was chicken thighs in the ninja.  Finally TV cuddles and stitching to finish off the day. 

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

August 8, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up  had breakfast. Steve went outside to work.  I started stitching.  Dog park runs.  Was planning on chicken thighs for dinner. Steve surprised me with plans for dinner at Lindo Mexico.  We invited the Ford and Burczyks.   It was OK.  Visited Colleen and she gave me bread and plum leather.  It is yummy.   Came back for TV cuddles and stitching. 

Monday, August 7, 2023

August 7, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got woken up early as Steve wanted to get out and clean up the truck.  Found out oil was leaking. Tried calling Jerry at all-American and of course there was no answer. So offvhe went to talk to Jerry and get donuts.  He came home andcwe had to take it there by 1pm. I called Thousand Trails and determined that we would not be getting into Tahoe Valley.  Tried to apply for RPI . Waiting on that.  Went down to fill popcorn bags for Today's matinee.  Then wevtook the truck down and dropped it off.  Came home.  Steve had lunch.  I was able to stitch in mini intervals.  Then finished Becky's letter and helped Steve send his off.  Then on to Walmart to get prescriptions. I had diarrhea for whatever reason.   Stopped at the quilt store  and car wash. Steve can't pass the car wash and not go in.  Then home then we had to go get the truck . Pick up mail.  Put truck in storage.  Then home for dinner. Finally a couple of hours to watch TV have cuddles and stitch.



Sunday, August 6, 2023

August 6, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up at my normal time. Steve went outside. I started laundry the worked on Becky's letter and gluing fabric on the boards for September and October.  Just as I was ready to sit down and sew we took the dogs to the dog park. On the way Steve told me he wants to take a drive to Flagstaff.   No stitching today.  So off we go. Even before we get to Jerome we disagreed over whether we should bring the ice chest.  Steve got pissy again. I hope he resolves whatever is making him so pissy.  Came home and parked the truck in the carport.  Almost did not get it in. We had Kentucky Fried for dinner.  Another dog park run and we were in for the night.  Some more TV and stitching before bedtime routine. 

Saturday, August 5, 2023

August 5, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Got up. Breakfast and chores. Started the day on the phone with Thousand Trails and Betty.  Then stitching.  Shopped at JoAnn's via text with Colleen. She came over and visited for almost 2 hours.   By then Steve had worked himself into a snit.  He was silent and moped till it was time for him to go to work.  I went to Bingo. I won one. Then home. Stevecxame home early.  Bedtime routine. 

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Friday, August 4, 2023

August 4, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at the normal time.  Breakfast and chores. Steve worked outside for awhile. I scanned a pattern and sent it to Betty. Then proceeded to stitch till I finished the October mug.  Done with all mugs. Now to get them mounted. Dog park run. At 4 we picked up Eve and Terry and went to Red Lobster for dinner.  I wish Eve and I had more in common. The conversation seemed to lag at times.  Colleen called right in the middle of dinner.   They wanted us to go to Olive Garden.  Then we dropped Terry off at home and went up to the North for a Christian sing along.  We knew very few of the songs but wanted to support Ralph and Wendy.   We left about 7:30. Finally there was a short time for some TV cuddles and stitching. 




Thursday, August 3, 2023

August 3, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Steve went to carving I did a few things in the craft room.  Then steve came home about the time I sat down to stitch. We went grocery shopping.  Came home and put it all away.  Then I decided to get stitching done and watch some of my shows. Dog park run. More TV and  stitching.  Dinner was potatoes and  sausage.  Then  more TV and stitching.  

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

August 2, 2023 0rchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up. Breakfast and chores. Steve was outside so I went to the quilt room for about an hour. Then I basically stitched the rest of the day.  Dog park and mail room run. Early dinner as Steve had work.  Then  TV and stitching the rest of the day.

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

August 1, 2023 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ


 Well it is a new month.  Another 5 weeks and we are off. We got up. Steve was off to carving.  I drove Colleen to the quilt store and Michael's. Got a little bit of rain.  We had fun.  Then home  for stitching.   Couple trips to the dog park. Made burgers for dinner.  Colleen and I are conspiring on a project.  Stitching on October mug.