Thursday June 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up at the crack of dawn again. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then did house keeping chores. Vaccuumed and dusted. Finally at 10:30 i was able to stitch and TV.  Dog park then went to chilis for dinner with the Allen's. Not my favorite people but still nice.  Copy store on the way.   Safeway on thecway back.  Then TV and stitching the rest ofcthe night.  

Wednesday, June 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up about 5:30. Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching.  Steve worked outside. Waiting for the line to dwindle at Great Clips. We left about 2:30 and walked right in. Then a quick car wash. Stopwatch the copy store.  Then home for a dog park ride.  Quick dinner. More stitching and TV.

Tuesday June 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Another fun day.  Got up about 7:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  At 10:30 we grabbed Julia and  went to the bowling alley to meet Ginette.  Bowled three games. Julia did great.   Then we were off to Costco to get gas.  Then home about 2. Had a snack. Stitched. Then the knots picked us and we were off to Taco Tuesday at Lindo Mexico.  Then we went to meet Bullwinkle and Jackson the Knotts horses that the board not too far from the restaurant.  Finally home for TV and stitching. 

Monday June 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up at 5:30. Couldn't go back to sleep. Played games all 6:30. Got the silent treatment all morning.  He worked outside thank God . About 11:45 we went grocery shopping. We left the dogs at home so Steve came in with me. Not as bad as usual. Still miles ahead of me.  By the time we were finished Steve was acting much better.  Put all the groceries away.  Stuffed the freezers full.  Then it was stitching and TV. Finished Page three of the chicken.  Dirty rice for dinner.  

Sunday June 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Well this was a mixed day. Got up at 6:30. Potty games fell back asleep. Steve got me up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then laundry. Very hot. Steve heard from all the kids. For Father's Day. Went with Fred and Julia to the Father's Day social in tge North.  Where Steve claimed he single handedly raised the kids til they were 18.  Like I didn't help at all.  Frankly I think he blames me for all the mess and trouble  that went on.  Came home. Dinner.  Another fight ensued over the TV program we should watch. Wonder if he is nervous about his heart tests.  Hopefully tomorrow is better.

Saturday June 14, 2025 , Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then Steve went outside and worked. TV and stitching for me. Then he came in about  noon. More TV.  He is much calmer.  Dinner then off to Bingo.  Still on a dry spell.  Then home for more TV and stitching.  

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Friday June 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got up close to 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching the rest of the. TV.  Steve finally managed to pick a fight on the way back from the dog park so we had dinner in silence.  The we picked up Julia and Fred  and headed to Trivia night. It was fun.  Then home to bed. Hopefully Steve will be in a better mood.

Thursday June 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at the crack of dawn, 6:15 Steve started making noise.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then the dogs got baths and all their bedding. The TV and stitching thecrest of the day.  Steve steaks arrived. They were OK. Made some for dinner.  The dinner club decided to go to the come back buddy dance next Friday.  Will see who actually shows.  Two trips to the dog park. Stood out in the street and visited with the knotts. More TV and stitching to finish out the night.

Wednesday June 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Bizarro Steve came to pay a visit today. We got about 7 ish. Breakfast and chores then crosswords.  She couldn't have his coffee so of course he couldn't turn on the pot for me. He took off for the copy store and hardware. He worked outside. I worked in the craftroom for a few minutes.  He left at 2 but was home by 3 with a pout on.  Very crabby, leftover pizza for dinner the off to game night.  Where hexwas a total jerk.  Still pissy when we left. Hope he recovers.

Tuesday June 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then we picked up Fred and Julia and we were off to the bowling alley.  Ginette played the last two games with us. Then we were off To Tailgaters for Pizza lunch.  We got home about 2:30. TV and stitching the rest of the day.  Very hot. The dogs were happy to see us. Steve had a good birthday.  Lots of birthday wishes. 

Monday June 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home ,Dewey AZ

 We got up about 6:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We are out the door to the doc's in Prescott by 8:15.  Good new no new valve needed.  Then we went to Breakfast at Zeke's.  Stopped at Harbor Freight,  the home depot, and tractor.  A quick car wash. Then home by 11:30.  Then stitching and TV the rest of the day. Quick dinner.  TV and stitching to finish off the night.

Sunday June 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craft room till 10:30. Then started the laundry. Three loads. Chatted with Ron and Diana in the carport. Dog park run. Tomorrow we go to the doctor to see about Steve's heart valve.  Finished March mini village finally.  Hamburgers in the Ninja. TV and stitching  the rest of the night.

Saturday June 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then worked in the craft room on floss inventory.  Left the room about 11. Then stitching till about 3. Quick trip to Safeway for Steve's prescriptions. Then home for a quick bite.. off to donate at bingo. Julia remains a mystery.  Very hard to get close to her.  Home for a few minutes of TV. Headed to bed.

Friday June 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Today was thrasher unusual. I got up about 8.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then worked on my floss inventory til it was time to get ready to leave for the luncheon.  Then Diana and Julia and I made our way over to the Canton dragon for a less than great lunch. Service and food was less than best.  Colleen was a no show as expected.  I guess I should know better with her.  Then Julia asked if I would like to learn to play Mahjong.  Very complicated.  She left about 3:30.  Lots of equipment to the game.  Dog park run. The finally got some stitching in.  Grilled cheese for dinner.  TV and stitching to finish the night. 

Thursday June 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up about 8 after an exhausting night with the dog who wants to be constantly vibrated.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. Steve worked outside  while it was cool on his router box.  I of course stitched. Watched multiple episodes of Murdoch mysteries. About 3 he came in.  Then we took a birthday cardvto Terry. Dog park,  Hobby Lobby.  Then car wash. Dinner at Culver's.  Then Fry's and home. More TV and stitching.  The birthday card Timor Terry pissed me off. They can't be friends any other time but wanted birthday wishes for Terry's 70th. Amazing.

Wednesday June 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up early. Since Steve is excited about his projects he is up and at the crack of dawn and ready to go.  Stitching and endless episodes of Murdoch mysteries all day for me.  We opted out of game night. 

Tuesday, june 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Today was a fun day.  Got up at 6ish. Thank you Sophie.   Coffee,  biscuits  chores and crosswords.  Then at nine our chariot appeared with Fred and Julia. We went to Breakfast at Jen's. The off to plaza bowl.  Did pretty good. First and third games were OK. Third game 84. Three spares in a row.  Then home by 1:30.  Then stitching and TV the rest of the day. Leftover chicken for dinner. Rainy and over cast from the time we left tge bowling alley.

Monday June 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30; breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and TV most of the day and night.  Rainy day.  Got some good showers. Made the hamburgers Strognanoff without onions.  Julia stopped to talk to us. Couldn't get her to stop. Wish we had more in commons.   

Sunday June 1, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up early.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Steve went outside. I watched Murdoch episodes while I did 2 loads of laundry.  Made a jello salad. We decided to go to Ace hardware at 4. Picked up chicken at Churches on the way home. TV and stitching the rest of the night.

Saturday May 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

We got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Left for Walmart at 8:30. Beat the heart but not the crowds. Home and all put away by 10! Stitched the rest of the day.  TV. Dog park.  Card bingo with the Knotts. Fred won the big pot. So glad for him.   Home for TV and dessert. 

Friday, May 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Gotcready to leave the house at 9:30 for bowling. My first game was much better than my second.  We decided to go to Walmart tomorrow since it was too hot to sit out in the car.  Come home and had lunch. Then stitching and TV.  Dog park run . Stopped to visit the Fords.  Dinner. More TV and stitching. 

Thursday May 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went to carving. I worked in the craftroom for a few minutes. Then I vaccuumed and dusted in the front room.  The stitching till Steve came home . Went to Colleen's to get schooled on scrapbook finishes for the cross stitch.   Came back for more stitching.  Dog park and dinner.  TV and more stitching.  

Wednesday May 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Or I should say Steve made noise starting about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I didxsone stitching.  At 9:45 we headed to Costco.  I offered to go bowling but stubborn Steve wanted to go to Costco.  Home by 11:30. Lunch. Stitched till 3:30. Went to get the piroshki.  Home to eat. Dog park. Then Five crowns at game night. Home for TV and more stitching. 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Stitched till it was time to pick up  the Miller's at noon. Then we drove  about45 miles to Chilleen's for a nice lunch.  We were at Layay 's by 2:30. She made a nice cake. Then home by 3ish.  Stevevis pouting because he wanted to bowl afterwards went to Costco and I had the audacity to suggest we split something to the next day .  We have several things to do tomorrow including game night and pick up piroshki. 

Monday, May 26, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Sophie slept through the night till 6.  Breakfast chores and chores.  Then stitching till 11 when we went to the sind along in the Pavillion.   That lasted till 11:30. Then we went to see the work the Burczyks have done on their park model.  Then home. More crafting for both of us. Dog park run.   Steaks in the ninja were great. TV and stitching for the rest of the night.

Sunday May 25, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Sophie woke me up about 3 and refused to go back to sleep.  Napped on and off till 6:45. Then got up.  Not sure if she had to go poop. Both peed on the pee pad. Crazy night. I pray tonight is better.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then steve went outside to work. TV and stitching till about 11. Then off to Safeway foe milk and itherr necessities.   Home for lunch. TV and stitching for me. Steve went back outside  dog park ride.  Dinner was leftover meat loaf. More TV. 

Saturday May 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Woke up at 5:30. Could not fall back to sleep . Sat and played games. Got up for breakfast at 7. Then chores and crosswords.  Then stitching.  Steve worked outside.  At noonish we had lunch.. then dog park.  At 1:45  we picked up Karen and Royce for bingo. Got there at 2. Bought our bingo papers. Linda and Bob and Pat. Played but no wins.  Then six of us went to Tailgaters for a bite. It was almost 8cwhen we got home. Dogs were happy to see us!

 

Friday, May 23, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Wecgotvup about 7:30. Steve's crown came off so we called the dentist. They were able to get  him in at 11. He went about 10 and did some errands. Left credit cards at the  dentist.  I stitched most of the day. Steve puttered around the house.  Another quiet day. 

Thursday, May 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords. Then stitching most of the day. Steve went to carving. The worked outside the rest of the day.  Quick trip to dog park.  Quiet Day at home.

Wednesday May 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Steve got us up at the crack of dawn. 6:45.  I guess he was excited to work on his projects outside.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I stitched untilbit was time to go to tge doctor to check my pacemaker.  We waited an hour past our appointment time to see the doctor for 2 minutes if that.  Then we were off to Ace hardware,  car wash and finally Tractor.  Lunch at taco bell.  Home for more stitching and TV.  Julia came by to check out Steve's wood projects. Dog park run.  Egg salad sandwiches for dinner.  Then Sophie heaved up her entire dinner. Licked the floor.  I gave her a pepto pill.  We decided to go game night.  Then home.  Ready for bed.

Tuesday May 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Steve was up early 6:45.  Tried and failed to be quiet. Forgot to make coffee.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching.  Finished February.   Not fun those French knots.  The pulled out my chicken.   Pork chops in the instapot.  Not my favorite.  Steve worked outside most of the day. Took a tour of the dog park when we did the dog park run.

Monday May 19, 2025

 Got up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and TV  till it was time to go to dinner with Karen and Royce.  Went to Bill's Grill. They drove. Came home and played Five Crowns till almost 8.  Then more TV.   Fun night.

Sunday May 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got laundry started. 3 loads.  Quiet Day at home.  Stitched.  Dog park ride . Leftover meatloaf for dinner.  Sally Jo came by for a visit. Almost half an hour.  

Saturday May 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  TV and stitching most of the day. 2 cart rides to the dog park.  Card bingo with Julia and Fred. I finally won a bingo.  Snack for dinner.  I made pigs in the blanket.  

Friday, May 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up at 6:45.  I decided to stay up as Lavay was bringing donuts. But she got here before I could get dressed.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then TV and stitching till it was time to potty the dogs. We picked up Lavay and Howard  and met Fred and Julia at the fat frog.  Home by 6:45  for more TV and stitching.  

Thursday May 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Fixed Steve cinnamon toast. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Stitched till about 12:45.  Steve didn't go to carving so he could work outside on his projects. At 12:45"we wentvto Safeway to pick up the veggies for  the dinner and his prescription.  Then home. Dog park ride and more stitching till it was time to go.  Party was not as much fun as usual.  Played a game i did not care for Anomia or something like That. Steve played pegs and jokers. We had tacos. Think It will fall apart when Karen and Royce leaves. Pick it up in the fall. 

Wednesday May 14, 2025 ,Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

Got up about 8 which seems to be our normal time. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching all day. Finished page one if rooster and started February mini village.  Steve worked outside.  TV and stitching after dinner.

Tuesday May 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Another quiet day at home. Very windy here. Got up about 7:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then stitching all day. Nearly finished with page one.  Ready to start February Mini Village.  Made a meat loaf for dinner.  Turned out good! Steve was happy.

Monday May 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke up at 6:30.  Got up . Cracker and coffee, chores and crosswords.  Then off to get breakfast at Zeke's.  Belated Mother 's Day.  Then a quick stop at Harbor Freight.   Car Wash. Then Walmart and Safeway. Disaster at Walmart.  Dropped a bottle of juice. Went all over. Couldn't quite reach the top shelf.   Finally home for a quick stitch.   About 1  we went to visit the Lindley's.   Back by 2:30.  Left over ribs for dinner.  TV and stitching rest of the night.

Sunday, May 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up at 8:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Got laundry started. Stitched.  Heard from all the kids.  Mother's day. Even got a text from James Morris Stephanie's ex.  Cartride to dog park. Steve took a steak out but I ended up cooking it.   Otherwise quiet day.  Nice mother's day. Sandy Clark even called!

Saturday May 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores then crosswords.  Made Steve cinnamon toast.then stitching till it was time to go to card bingo. 2 trips to dog park.  Visited with Sally Jo and Scott. Steve won 2 bingos. Still on dry spell.  

Friday, May 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  I was planning on cleaning but Steve beat me to it.  We vaccuumed and dusted.  It needed it.  Steve didn't fell like working outside so we watched TV and I stitched.  At 2:!5 we got our toe nails done andcwere back by 3.  Dog park run then I made pork ribs in the instapot.  More stitching and TV. 

Thursday May 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8.  Breakfast chores and I crosswords.  Steve was off to carving. Not very enthusiastic.  Still in recovery. Got dates from Stickney's.  Arriving at 8 on the  22 and leaving at 8 on the 28th!. Do they realize we livec2 hours from the airport. So we made reservations for the rig.  Checked out the spot. Took the dogsto the dog park.   Checked in at Great Clips.  Dog nails hair cuts and Safeway. Then home for lunch and stitching.  Finally got rid of the cod in the freezer much to Steve's chagrin.  

Wednesday, May 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Still lack energy but feel like i turned a corner.  Stitched all day. Steve is behind me in recuperating.  Dog park run. Weather is getting warmer.  Stickney's coming  end of June. Time marches on.

Tuesday May 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Almost nine when we got up.  Getting better every day.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. Got ready for luncheon and fashion show.  Karen picked me up.  Home by noon. Rainy all day. Camedown in buckets about dinner time.  Stitching and TV rest ofvthe day.

Monday, May 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Steve later than me.  Still recuperating from the crude. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then got dressed. Off to the copy store and Walmart.  Came home and put it away. Then a quick lunch. Finished January mini village and got to start the green rooster. Another rainy day. Dog park.  Quick dinner. TV and stitching rest of day.

Sunday May 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up finally at 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Started laundry's and dishwasher. Then off to Safeway.  Picked up a few groceries. Brought home whoppers for lunch.   Came back to put it away. Ate lunch. Finished laundry.  Stitched the rest of the day.  Rained . Two days worth of cooler weather. 

Saturday May 3, 2925, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Ready to climb the walls. Tired of being sick.  Just about got the cure. I got up at 6:50. Steve slept in til almost 9.  We lazed around the house all day. I stitched.  Worked in the craft room. I am sick of white collar and the good wife.. Dog park run. Boring boring boring. Ugh

Friday May 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up really late. 8:30 for me and almost 9 for Steve.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then hung out till it was time to go for the luncheon.   Met at Diana 's. Went to Gabby's.  Food was OK but presentation not great. Home by 1:30. Stitching and TV the rest of the day.  Found out that Becky's halo is somewhat tilted. I think she engineered this  whole thing to get out from underneath. Ugh.

Thursday May 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

We got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Jim Cline called Steve to assure him he was still committed to the family. Would seem like he is not too good at commitment. The I worked in the craft room.  Steve now has the cold.tgen stitched most of the day. Grilled cheese for dinner. Steve thought we should check for covid but could not find the  test.  I am almost back to normal. Bert passed last night. Rest in peac

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Wednesday April 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Slowly but surely getting back to normal. Steve thinks he passed a kidney stone last night.  So he and I were miserable together. I spent about three hours in the quilt room mounting and fishing two projects. Yay for me. I was up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Quilt room  til 1. Long cart ride around 4ish. Visited a few friends.  Otherwise nose blowing and stitching.  

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Tuesday April 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 6:30. Awake at 5:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Still miserable with sinuses. Clearing up slowly.  Becky called to tell us that she and Jim split up. What a shock! He cheated on her. OMG. Worked in the quilt room. Stitched off and on.  Canceled bowling with tge Lindley's.   Pot pies for dinner.  Now Steve has the croup.

Monday April 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Feeling a little more human today.  Got up about 8, breakfast chores and  crosswords.  Worked in the craft room till about one. Mounted some of my cross stitch.   Then tried stitching but working on a pattern I really don't like and the pattern color chart is all messed up.  Bonanza at the mailbox.  Made a steak for dinner. 

Sunday April 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Terrible sinus headache.  Must be from allergies.   Laid low all day.  3 loads of laundry. Folded and put away. Miserable all day. Did some stitching then snacked for dinner. Didn't want a steak tonight.

Saturday April 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8 Breakfast--Steve wanted bacon and eggs, chores,  Then off to thr craft Fair. Couldn't buy anything as all Steve had was a hundred dollars. We stayed in the house as it was very windy.  Early dinner then off to card bingo with Fred And Julia across the street.   Steve won half a bingo!.

Friday April 25, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up shortly after 7. Another fun filled day.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Colleen came by at 9:30. We exchanged patters and gossiped. Then stitching.  Dinner with Lavay and Howard.  Race in Prescott madevit difficult to get to Bill's Grill. Then ice cream treat at Culver's.   Home to stitch.

Thursday April 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then out the door about nine for a huge Breakfast at  Zeke's. Steve forgot his wallet at home so I paid fot everything.   Stopped at Harbor Freight.  Then Costco. Forgot to put a hearing aids in so only one of mine got cleaned.   Finally Walmart.  Taking Steve in was a mistake.   Then home to put it away.  Had a nice visit with Julia and Fred.  Steve was outside the rest of the afternoon. I stitched.  Pattern is all screwed up. 

Wednesday April 23, 2025

I got up at 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then worked in the craftroom organizing floss and pulling threads for a new project.  Betty changed the size on the Aida cloth for our house project so more had to be ordered.  Then got started stitching. At 1 we went to Hobby Lobby.  Then bowling. Came home took the dogs and had a quick dinner and off to game night.  Linda and Bob Royce ansmd Karen and us played pegs and  jokers.  Then home for bedtime routine. 

Tuesday April 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up aat the crack of dawn.  Steve had to do fasting labs so he left before 8.  I worked in the quilt room while he enjoyed a nice breakfast out.  He had several errands to do and was home by 10. He worked outside while I stitched.  Finished the camper and prepped  my next project.  More floss organization.  Steak salads for dinner.  Steaks we awful but the salad was good.  Otherwise nothing new.

Monday, April 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

We got up about 7:45.  Betty and Larry left. Steve worked outside.  I worked for an hour in the craftroom organizing floss. Then stitching  and TV most of the day.  Steve went for his echocardiogram.  Then he worked outside.  Back to normal routine.   Tacos for dinner.  Quiet Day at home.

Sunday, April 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up by 7.  Last day for Larry and Betty. Breakfast chores crosswords.  2 loads of laundry.  Steve worked outside.  I stitched while I was doing laundry.   Picked up Larry and Betty at 4 for dinner at Chili's.  Terrible  service.  Mediocre food. Dropped them off at 5:30.  Stitching the rest of the night.

Saturday April 19, 2025 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We gotvup about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  At 11 we wentvto pick up our quilts.  They turned out beautiful.   Then Betty and I chopped up some more fabric. I took her home and came back to stitch and watch TV.   Picked them up at 5:30 for card bingo. Made our donation.  Steve called.  Home foe more TV and stitching.   

Friday, April 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Forgot to put grounds in the coffee pot so we had  hot water.  Betty came over at 11 to match up fabric for a couple of hours.  Took her home and got some stitching in.  Then picked. Them up at three to do dinner at Lefty's.   Home by 4:15. Snowed for a few hours.  TV and stitching the rest ofvthe night.

Thursday April 17, 2024, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up shortly after 7.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Picked up Betty at 10. Drove to the quilt store. Spent two hours matching fabrics.  Then home to divide up the fabric and get everything bundled up. Then took her home.  Came home for some stitching and TV. Quick dinner and Larry Betty and Lexi came over for Pegs and Jokers.  And ice cream.  Fun times.

Wednesday April 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ 025

 Got up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Picked Betty up at 9:30 . We dropped off the quilts for long arming.  We were stunned at the low cost.  Then off to Hobby Lobby and Safeway. Came home find a call from Optima.  After 2 years they want to discuss my diagnosis and treatment plan.  Unbelievable.   Then took the dogs to Betty's to stitch for a couple of hours.  Off to dog park and a quick dinner.  TV and stitching for thecrest of the night.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We gotvup about 6:30 again today  Steve  followed  Karry to All American so Larry could have his truck worked on.  I picked up Betty at 9 so we could work on the backing of our wall hanging.  We worked till about 1:30 then stitched till 2:30. Took her home. Took the dogs to the dog park. Jumped in the car.  Then picked them up to go to Lindo Mexico for Tacos.  Stopped at Bosa's for goodies. TV and stitching the rest of the day.  5 days till they leave!!

Monday, April 14, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 6:30, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve had a doctors appointment at 8:30. Giving up sweets.  Now what dobi do with all the chocolate?  The off to Fry's and Walmart.  Home to put away groceries.   Nances arrived about 12.  Got set up. We went to visit and took dogs to the dog park including Lexi.  Went home to feed the dogs then went to Gabby's grill for Manic Monday.  Dropped them off. Home deformed TV and stitching. 

Sunday Aoril 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up late at 8. Breakfast chores crosswords and laundry.  Steve was outside most of the day.  Stitching and TV   for me.  Left overs for dinner.  Betty come tomorrow!!

Saturday April 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Well today was quite a day.  We got up about 7:15. Breakfast and chores. Stevevtook his walk with the dogs. After deciding not to go thru tge garage sale i got dressed and off we went all over the park.  We were dobmne by 11.  Then Steve worked outside and I stitched till  it was time to take the dogs to the dog park. Then we picked up the Lindley's and went to Casa for Bingo.  We all got to sit together.  Only Christine and Alan won anything .  Home by 6:30 for left overs. TV and stitching for the rest of the night.

Friday April 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Today was definitely  a mixed bag.  Steve was primed for a fight all day.  Got up about 8.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  Then after no discussion or more talk Steve came in at 10 ready to go bowling.   When I told him I had other plans he was not happy.  I cleaned the front porch. He continued to work outside till about 2 or three. Then we went to Tractor, and credit union and picked up sandwiches at subway.   Christine called and said she saw water dripping from the trailer so we checked that out.  Then I prepped for Bingo at Karen's.  He picked a fight about how much I was taking and when we were going. We did have a good time playing  .  Came home about 9:30.  

Thursday, April 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords. Steve went to carving. I am proud to say that Mt is followed through with my plan to mop all the floors. It was desperately needed. Karen and Royce came by to pick up chairs for bingo at their house tomorrow night. Then we made plans to go to Casa for bingo Saturday.   The rest of the day was stitching and TV.  Made potatoes and sausage for dinner. Steve was thrilled.   

Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:45, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I proceeded with my clean the refer project.  Then stitching.  Steve worked outside.  I made cheese quesadillas for lunch. Both  our dinner guests ended up canceling.  So Steve and I ended up going to Culver's.   Then home for more TV and stitching.  Getting warm out.

Tuesday April 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up about 4:30 and could not get back to sleep.  Seems like i just went back to sleep and Steve got up.  Tge whole family is just like each other.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I finished organizing in the craftroom.  Took my blood pressure.  123 over 82 after coffee.  Then started stitching.  Steve was outside.  Smackas crossed over the rainbow bridge today. Very sad.  Otherwise stitching and TV most of the day.

Monday, April 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Steve was on the phone with Nikki. She has about as much consideration about time as her Dad.  Breakfast chores and crosswords. Worked  on straightening up the craftroom.   Still more to do.  Then stitching.  Steve outside in the beautiful weather. Roof guy came to check out the roof.  He has 8 kids.  The a very bad dinner.  TV and stitching rest of the day.

Sunday April 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores crosswords. Started laundry.  5 loads.  Still recuperating from the crude but better today.  Short nap in the afternoon.  Weather turned warm.  Stitched when not doing laundry.  Sreve painted and put together the roof frames.  TV  too all day.

Saturday April 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 It's official I got the crude. Spent the day blowing my nose.  Sinuses are killing me. First days are always the worse. Got up at 6. Could not go back to sleep. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Stitched most of the day. Colleen came to pick up the suitcases and chatted for awhile . More pizza for dinner.  Need to get better.

Friday April 4,, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Seems I have the crud as well.   Mostly allergies i think.  Very  runny nose. Dressed and ready to to lunch. Karen came at 11:30. Went to Rosa's in Prescott Valley. Food was OK but service was slow. Bought home a less than best pizza. Weather turned crappy.  Steve is still down for the count.  Came hone for stitching and TV. Time for bed.

Thursday April 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores.  Crosswords.  Dressed.  Did a little stitching.  Took cases back to Karen then went to Roof seminar.  Steve still spotting. They provided a mediocre lunch.  Then came back to get the dogs.  Off for a car wash ans Safeway.  Home to put it away.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day.

Wednesday, April 2, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at 7:30. Breakfast and chores.  Steve decided we going to Walmart and SSA office in Prescott.  Snowing outside. He decided to put together our houses before we left. His priorities are so screwed up. So we left here and made our way to the SSA office  snowing.  Then Walmart. Gas at Costco.then home by 1:30. TV and stitching till time for dog park.  Late dinner. Jeanne dropped by to return our keys.   Still trying to recoup from the trip.  Off to bed.

Tuesday April 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We both got up around 8:30 . Breakfast,  chores, crosswords.  We are still tired. Didn't hit the sack till after 1 last night. Spent some time unpacking.  Then stitching till it was time to go to Steve's cardiologist appointment.  Really liked the doctor.  He is from Nigeria.  He was slow getting there.  We left there about 4. Got chicken at Popeyes. Not as good as I had hoped.  Game home. Stitching thecrest of the night.

Monday March 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. LaWanda left about 8:30.  We had some toast for breakfast.  I played games and did crosswords for awhile.  The shower and shampoo. LaWanda was supposed to be back at noon but Alan had needs.  Of course. She came back at 1:15. We played a game of dice. Then took off to see Alan one last time.  Finally we headed to the airport.  On the way there i figured out that the flight had been delayed and hour and a half.  We continued to the airport.  Sat at the gate for about 3 hours.  We checked our baggage at the front gate. Breezed thru TSA check point.  Got me a free ride.  Got to board first.  Hopefully the arrival in Phoenix will go as smoothly.  The reason the flight was delayed was Atlanta Airport was closed due to weather.  They brought in a plane from Domincan Republic. Flight was good except the seats were too small.  Set right up from for more leg room but seats were very confining. We made it on time. Wheel chair waiting.  Luggage came right away. Then the porter took us clear out to the car.  Then an hour plus home. Got here about 11:15. Talked to Jeanne about a half hour.  Finally bed time. About 1:15. Which was like 4:15 am with the time change.

Sunday, March 30, 2025, LaWanda's Home, Titusville FL

 We got up atvthe crack of dawn so we could have breakfast with LaWanda. Of course she had to be at Alan's at 8:30 or 9.  Then we piddled around the house. Steve watched TV and I played game. Slept for another hour. Then I stitched. LAwanda went and got Bugsy.  About three we went to visit Alan. Then grabbed a terrible burger at Burger King.  Back home. LaWanda came back about 5:30.  Then we played 5 crowns.  Got ready for bed.  We head out tomorrow.  Steve still snotty..

Saturday March 29, 2025, LaWanda 's Home, Titusville FL

 We got up around 8. Alaina and Shana we preparing to leave. I made breakfast about 9;15. La Wanda left about 8:30 or nine.  Alaina took Shana to the airport. I did laundry.  Then  at two we went to see Alan. Stayed there till about 3:30 then took Alaina to the airport.   Stopped at the grocery store as Steve was jonsing for some snacks.  Came home ran the dishwasher.   Lawanda got here at 6:30. Dixie crossroads For a nice dinner together.  Played 5 crowns.  Ice cream,  shower bed. 

Friday, March 28, 2025, LaWanda's House, Titusville FL

 After a few hours sleep we got up about 6, stecectook a shower I got dressed and we finished up packing. Then we headed up to the Lido deck for a quick bite to eat and say goodbye to the kids and grandkids.  Finally we headed to debark on deck 3.  LaWanda arranged for wheelchairs for us . The girls went and got the car. Loaded up and we were off.  Of course we had to stop and see Alan at the rehab place. Tom, Sam Todd and Lisa were already there. Alan was up and in a wheelchair  and dressed. Finally we went to LaWanda's to un load and switch vehicles.  Stopped at Safeway for sandwiches for lunch and dinner.  Todd and his group took off to pick up LaWanda and she took them to the airport and returned  to the rehab place.  Steve and I  took naps. Played cards later.  Time for bed. 

Thursday March 27, 2025, Carnival Glory, Heading to Port Canaveral FL

 Last day of the cruise. Thank God. We got up about 7:30 and went down to the brunch at 8:30. Breakfast or Brunch was good. Then Steve wanted to go buy T-shirts . Then back to the room to hang out . About 11:45. We went to the Lido deck to finally see the kids. One by one they appeared.  Ate lunch or they did.  The we started playing cards. Sat there till 3. Back to the room to wait for dinner.  We were supposed to get a group Pic but we couldn't get it together till dinner. Stephanie Alaina and Todd were happily drunk and so was Nikki.  Then over to the dining room. They sang happy Birthday to me and Teddy.  Then up to the room to finish packing and wait for the 11 o'clock comedy show.  So ready to be home with the pups.  

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Carnival Cruise Glory, heading to Pl FL

 Today was a shit day. Steve was an asshole most of the day. He was up at 5 then after his his shower turned on the lights. Of course that started a fight which was the plan. Breakfast was not till 9 so we glared at each other for three hours. What he was really upset about was that there has been very little family time.  He went by himself into Nassau which pissed him off. Back in about 1.5 hours. I was able to get a few minutes stitching.   The he wanted lunch.  Most ofvthe food on the ship is mediocre at best.  Then we went back to the room to play 5 crowns.  We headed out to walk aimlessly around the ship. We checked out the shops which were closed.  Finally we settled on ice cream and sitting out at the adult pool. LaWanda came by and played dice.  Sourpuss refused. Saw a few kids as they came back from playing with the pigs.  The back to the room  tried to take a nap but asshole can't not make noise.  Then dinner which was good.  Then comedy show.  Where a few family members showed up. So grumpy puss was happy.   Home . He is in bed bed by 9:30.  This is just not our kind of vacay.vacation. he is also internet deprived.

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Tuesday March 25, 2025, Carnival Cruise Glory, Heading to Nassau

 Wow what a busy day. Had a hard night adjusting to sleeping in an actual bed. Up at 7: to be ready for breakfast at 8. Then we headed out to bimini. Took shuttle  to another shuttle into Bimini. 15 minutes at best. Stopped at the fishing village which was an over priced tourist trap then back to the room to relax. Down to the burger bar for lunch. Met up with a few of the group.  . Back to the room for a nap. Then saw the girls and grandkids come back from Bimini. Got ready and headed down to the Lido deck to meet with kids and grand kids.  Chatted with them for while. Then off to the military appreciation  showed.  Then dinner in the dining room. Then comedy club. Finally back to the room for shower and bed.

Monday March 24, 2025, Carnival Cruise ship Glory, open waters heading to Bimini

 Got woke up about 7:30.  Nice breakfast fixed by LaWanda. Got dressed and got some stitching in. They all played a card game. About 11:30 we headed to Port Canaveral to board the ship. Met up with the kids and Grandkids. Hiked up to the loading area. They put LaWanda and I in wheelchairs and some porters pushed us all the way to elevators  on the ship which we took to deck 4.  Checked in. Then up to our stateroom. While we were waiting for bags to arrive we  went up to the Lido deck to watch the launch of the SpaceX launch and we met up with more people from our group. After a quick bite we headed back to the room  rest up for the evening festivities.  At 5:30 we headed down to the dining room.  We splurged with the surf and turf dinner.  Then we played bingo with people from our group. Then the had welcome to the ship entertainment.  Finally we dropped into the buffet for some crappy ice cream that was definitely not worth the calories.   Then back to the room for bedtime.  Definitely not up to the Osterdam to Alaska.

Sunday March 23, 2025. LaWanda's House, Titusville FL

 We arrived in Orlando about 6:15. We both got very little sleep on the flight. We deplaned after another very long walk.  Took forever to get our bags. LaWanda picked us up about 7:30. Drove to Steve's for a  passable breakfast.  Then home. She wentvto Alan in the rehab center. We both crashed for a couple of hours.  Then we changed clothes. Kids dropped by to visit. I finally got a chance to stitch but found it hard to concentrate as I was so sleep deprived.  LaWanda went to pick up Alaina.  Came here and we went to see Alan.  Then we stopped to pick up Taco Bell for our dinner. LaWanda Shana and Alaina came back while I was in the shower.  Then TV and chat til eveyone hit the sack

Saturday, March 22, 2025, Southwest Flight 1494, Phoenix to Orlando

 Another birthday has come and gone. We got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Nerves setting in about the trip. Got the dogs set up and all their meds and treats.  Finished packing and adjusting the suit cases.  Then did a bit od stitching but my heart was not in it. Watched TV and stressed all day. Worked puzzles to pass the time. About 4 we grabbed a bite at Lefty's. Gassed the car.  Gigi moved in to take on the dogs.  Then the fun began. We left for the airport. We finally found the East parking lot and the Sky train.  We  got off at the terminal and the walking began.  We found the place to print our bag tags and boarding passes. Then we walked and walked to the TSA check in. No issues. Then we walked to where our boarding passes said to go.  Unfortunately they changed the plan. So we retraced the mile we walked to that gate and walked another mile to the new gate.  Waited a couple of hours before boarding.  Got boarded and are now 30 thousand feet in the air heading to Orlando.  I guess I got my steps in.

Friday, March 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I was up early at 7.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  Then 2 loads of laundry.  Pulled the sheets off.  Then I pulled out the suit cases and packed them.  Finally about noon I got to stitch.   Afternoon cart ride. Weather is great.   Tomorrow night is tge big night for take off.  Should be interesting.  LaWanda is going. Hopefully.   Will be glad to get this behind us.. 

Thursday, March 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores, crosswords.  Got Dressed. Finished updating inventory.  Dusted and a quick vaccuum.  Then stitching.  Steve went off to carving. So I could clean without  him. Steve was off to dentist. Came back spoiling for a fight. And 2 year old Steve appeared. We argued over  rifleman recording. Absolutely ridiculous.   Anyway that lasted all afternoon and evening. Atxkeast he got a long nap in.  

Wednesday March 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8 again.   Breakfast and chores. Crosswords.  Data entry on the inventory list.  Then TV and stitching most of the day. Steve was outside. Royce came over and kept him company for a good hour and a half. Quick dinner then off to game night. We played 5 crowns and farkle.  Lots of fun.  

Tuesday March 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores.  At 10:15 we headed out to have our toenails done. Picked up a few essentials at Walmart.  A quick car wash and home to put it away. Cold and windy today. Then TV and stitching the rest of the day. Steve did not want fish sandwiches for diner so we went out to Lindo Mexico for dinner.  Of course we stopped at Bosa for a fill up on donuts.  Then home for more TV and stitching.  Sophie has started to attack Hazel now.  Worried about her.

Monday, March 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up and running at 8.  Slept thru til 6:30. Back to sleep.  Breakfast chores crosswords.  Then took off to do errands. Dog nails. Haircuts for us.  Then Tractor and finally Safeway.  Then home for TV and stitching.  Afternoon cartride. TV and stitching rest of the night.

Sunday, March 16, 2925, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We are down to wire on the trip.  About 5 5 days. It will go fast.  We are only on the ship about 2.5 days. Won't be too bad.  We got up about 7:30. I was up before Steve.  Breakfast and chores then crosswords.  3 loads of laundry.  Much warmer today.  Steve took the dogs out at noontime.  I was shocked. Stitching and TV  the rest of the day. Another quiet day at home.

Saturday, March 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Woke up to about 3.5" inches of snow. Must have snowed all night.  Took the dogs to the dog park about 12:30.  Went to bingo. Steve got one.  Quiet Day at home. 

Friday, March 14, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got up before Steve. Around 7:15.  Then breakfast and chores.  Got ready to meet Karen at 11:30.  Off to Chili's for lunch with the first Friday ladies. Light snow most of the day. When I woke up the sky was blue and clear.  Came back for TV and stitching.  Tge off to dinner with the Supper Club at Red Lobster. Home for Stitching and TV.  One week before we take off.

Thursday March 13, 2025 Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores. Rain and snow day. Stitched all day. Steve went to carving all of  10 minutes.   Came homecand painted is carvings. I made a meat loaf for dinner. Steve was pleased.  Turned out pretty good.  Thought I better serve some real food.  It was good.  

Wednesday March 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8, breakfast and chores then crosswords.  It was cold and overcast most of the day. Stitching and TV all day. Then game night in the North. Fun day.  

Tuesday March 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then off to Costco to spend our annual reward. Less this year since Steve pays for meals in cash.  Then we tried to go to lunch at Prescott Club at Stoneridge.  They were closed and would not open till tomorrow.  We ended up at the Redwood Grill in Prescott Valley.  Home by twelve. Put it all away.  Worked in the quilt room getting prepped for a new project.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day.  Getting a good rain.  

Monday March 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I was up around 6:30.  Got up about 7.  Got cold i think.  Breakfast and chores.  Started stitching on the cows--backstitching.   Wanted to do the eyes in the bright light. Wentvto Colleen's to get the suitcases for the trip.  Took the coffee grounds to Mike.  Then took a jaunt around  the Park. Fords got a new table so Steve grabbed up their old one for the wood.  Took it all apart.  I came home and finished up the cows.  Then took the dogs to the dog park and stopped at Lindley's to pick up more luggage.  Finally home for dinner which was BLTs.  Organized thread bobbins the rest of the night.

Sunday, March 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Steve has been spoiling for a fight all. Waiting for the big explosion.  Got up about 7:45. Breakfast and chores.  Got laundry started. Three loads. Then fished putting away my thread stash whike the laundry was going.  Steve went outside  for most the afternoon.  Still in a snit.  Mostly I am sure about the taxes.  But like the M

artian he his it will take awhile for him to come out of his cave.  Started the backstitching on the cows.  Hope his ends soon . Steaks in the ninja for dinner.

Saturday March 8, 2025. Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up late again.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then Steve decided to work on the taxes. Bad news again.  I worked on my stash out in the dining room. Then stitching until time to go car bingo. Sat with Karen and Royce. Everyone won a bingo except Karen.  No snow but still really cold.

Friday March 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up late. Steve got up even later than me.  We got up to snow. Luncheon was canceled due to weather conditions. Breakfast chores. Crosswords.  Didn't get dressed til noon. Worked in the craftroom then stitching the rest of the day. Snowed all day. Steve made piroshki.  What a mess. Set the fire alarm off.  Some were OK that weren't burned.  Filling was good.  He worked himself into a snit of some kind.  Spent the day indoors.  

Thursday, March 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home,Dewey AZ

 Got up at 5:30 but wa ms able to go back to sleep till 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Steve wentvto carving.  I finished my crosswords then worked on my thread stash. Then we were off to Walmart for a few groceries.  Steve is going to make piroshkis.  This will interesting.   Finally I was able to stitch.  TV. Made my dessert  which people seemed to like.  At 5 we went to Christine's for Chili dogs. We played pegs and jokers again and had a great time.   Others played different games.  It was fun.

Wednesday March 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up about 6:15 so I could wake up, have breakfast and crosswords prior our 9 O'clock  activities  meeting.  And social hour.  We were supposed to have a bingo meeting after but Karen and Royce disappeared.  We ended up going to her house. Steve wanted to go back home.  We were there till 11:30. Then home for stitching and TV till it was time to go to  game night in the North.  Busy busy. Pegs and jokers with Sandie and Frank.  Home for bedtime routine.

Tuesday March 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30.  Breakfast and chores.  Crosswords.  I got dressed and drove my self to Hobby Lobby.  Now I am ready to roll everywhere.  I needed to prove to myself I could drive and get out of my head. So proud of myself.  Then it was time for TV and stitching.  Leftovers for dinner.  

Monday March 3, 2925, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. We stayed home as it was very cold outside. Royce came by to finish his project. I stitched all day.  Cartride.  TV.   Quiet Day. David's 43red birthday.   We talked in the phone but it was very awkward.   

Sunday, March 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up around 8, breakfast and chores.  Crosswords.  2 loads of laundry.  Steve and Royce worked outside till almost 6. I stitched when I wasn't folding clothes.  Getting colder. Electricity went out for about 10 minutes around 8 o'clock.

Saturday March 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30, breakfast and chores and crosswords.  Clean up in the quilt room. Then stitching.  Steve left at two for wood worker's source extravaganza. With Royce and Frank.  Got overcast and windy. Dog park and mail box.  Card bingo by myself. No bingo for me. Steve got home about 8:45. 

Friday February 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Crosswords.  Then off to tractor to get dog food.  Quick stop at Safeway.  Got back about noon. Put everything away.  Then a quick lunch. Steve was outside all afternoon.   TV and stitching the rest of the day. Woodshop widow. Hurray.   Last day of the month. Cruise on the horizon!! 

Thursday February 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got t sleep thru the night til 7:30. Thanks Sophie.  Breakfast,  chores, crossword.  Steve worked outside all cold and windy day.  So stitching and TV all day.  Game night cancelled as Christine's Dad in the ER.  Fine with me.  Left over pizza for dinner.

Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up before 7 thanks to the dog who would not go back to sleep.  Breakfast and . .  Crosswords and stitching.  Karen called to update me on the Bingo situation.   They picked us up at 12:30. Steve changed pants to shorts. He was pissed  cause he had to interrupt his project.  When we got to Mendocino Steve realized he left everything else at home. Phone wallet and keys. I did not bring a purse so back we went.  Then off to bowl  at Plaza bowl.  Nice place.  Then pizza at Bill's  Pizza on Cortez.  Home. Cartride.  Home for more TV and stitching. Electricity cut off Tomorrow. 

Tuesday February 25, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30 . Breakfast and chores.  Then we were off to our meeting with Michelle the iron had maiden of ORN. I absolutely detest that controlling bitch.  Anyway after the meeting we all reconvened at Karen's.  Steve of course wouldn't let us stay long. Home for lunch. Then off to Safeway for groceries.   Home to put it away.  Stitching and Steve worked outside.  Dog park. The Royce and Karen came by to discuss the   latest wrinkle in the  bingo drama.   Dinner and more stitching  .

Monday February 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We did not get up till 8. I was up before Steve. Breakfast chores. Then I finished a stitching for Lavay.  Then I was catching up on puzzles and Colleen and Mike dropped by which is always a long chat. Finally finished up business and was able to start stitching at 2. At 4 Mr ants in his pants dropped the stitching by Lavay.   She didn't come to the door and Steve didn't give me a chance to call.  Howard bless his heart thought we were somebody else. I finally texted he late tonight to ask her how she liked it.  All straightened out.  

Sunday February 23, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

Got up at 7:30, breakfast and chores. Got laundry started.  Stevecwas in tge quilt room so I put off starting my project.  Worked on my stash. Then laundry and stitching the rest of the day. Steve worked in carport most of the day.  Afternoon cartride.  Blat's for dinner 

Saturday, February 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30, breakfast and chores then off to arrhythmia doctor. Ask. Then home. Worked in quilt room . Then stitched the rest of the day.  Met the neighbors across the street. Julia and Fred Knott.  Quick dinner then off to bingo. Steve and I each bingoed.  Rowdy bunch tonight. Home for more TV  and stitching. 

Friday February 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got up about 7 after a rough early morning with a restless Sophie.  Breakfast and chores.  I thought we were having breakfast at Mama's but we left later at nine.  I was ready on schedule at 8:30. We drove straight to Tempe to turn in  Steve's intarsia project at Woodworker's source. Then Hobby Lobby.  Lunch at Burger King.  Then a final Stop wood worker's source on Bell rd. Home at 2 on the dot.  Then stitching and TV the rest of the day. 

Thursday February 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Crosswords.  A real had one. Then stitching while Steve went to carving.  Lunch. Jeanne came by to get acclimated tovthe dogs and visa versa.  Gave her the bags of clothes. They seemed pleased with them then at 4  we picked up Millers and headed out to El Gato Azyul.  Did not like it. Had Salmon Salad. Salmon was great.  Salad was way too spicy. Then home.  Stitching the rest ofvtge day.

Wednesday February 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:45, breakfast and chores.  Then crossword . Worked in the quilt room for awhile. Steve had the blahs so we ended up not going to game night. Visited with the Fords for awhile after our cartride.  Then a quick dinner. Stitching and TV the rest of the day. 

Tuesday February 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and a really difficult crossword. Then stitching til itcwas time to pickup Royce to go bowling. 8 people showed up to watch me bowl a terrible game.  Took royce home. TV.  Cartride dinner. More TV and stitching. 

Monday February 17, 2025,Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Steve gotcm up at 7. Me I tried to stretch it to 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I did a few things in the quilt room. Took some pics then backcto stitching.  Took a very short walk with the dogs. Steve worked outside for a short while.  Dinner and more stitching.   

Sunday February 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7. Steve decided to put the dishes in the dishwasher away.  Clang clang.  We had a small snack and coffee.  Did our chores. About 8:45 we took off for breakfast at Jen's. It was yummy.  Then a quick stop at Walmart for a couple  of items.  Home to put it away.  Then got laundry started. 3 loads washed and put away. Then stitching and TV the rest of the day.  Cartride  Steak in the ninja for dinner.  More TV and stitching the rest  ofvtge night.

Saturday, February 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up ab

out 8:15, breakfast and chores.  Crosswords.  Worked in the quilt room.  Then proceeded to finish back stitching the snowman and dogs. TV. Cartride.  Dinner and card bingo.  Stevecwon 2 bingos.  Then home for bedtime routine. 

Friday, February 14, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up early and we're off to the dentist at 8:45. That was after breakfast and chores. Home around 10:30. TV and stitching  till it was time to dinner at Coopers Pub.  It was OK but the atmosphere was definitely lacking. Home by five. More stitching and TV till bedtime 

Thursday February 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast and chores. Steve went to carving. I vaccuumed and dusted while he was gone. Wendy came to visit. Cold and rainy out.  Stitching and TV thexrest of the day.  Crapoy left overs for dinner. Boring day.  

Wednesday February 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I woke up at 7. Got up,  breakfast and chores.then we took off about 9:15,  went to Bosa's for a breakfast sandwich.   Donuts. Then we went to Costco to spend a small fortune.  Then Safeway and home to put it away.  Back to stitching and TV.  Afternoon cart ride.  Then a,quick dinner and off to game night . Played pegs and jokers withe Sandie and Frank.  Home foe more TV. 

Tuesday February 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8.  Breakfast and chores. Crosswords.  Finished the borders on the fabulous house wall hanging.  Then it was stitching  the rest of the day. At threecwe went to pick up the piroshki at Meri's Bakery. Then home . Stevecworked outside most of the day.  Alan is not thriving.  Feel for LaWanda.  

Monday February 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Up late the morning.  Coffee and chores. I made eggs for Steve and he had left over steak.  I worked on my flower arrangement which I was very pleased with.  Then went thru more tops.  stitching and TV the rest of the day. Steve worked outside most of the day.   TV and stitching the rest of the night.

Sunday February 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up around 8. Sophie kept us up winning most of the night. Breakfast and chores.  I worked on my thread stash in the g e quilt room. Went through part of my closet.  Sorting thru tops I don't  want.  3 loads od laundry.  Layay dropped bucwith son yummy cake which we devoured after dinner.  Cartride.  Watched the chiefs get slaughtered in the Super Bowl.  Pigs in the blanket for dinner.  Got some stitching done but there were lots of distractions.

Saturday February 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ Orchard

 I fell asleep just after 10. Slept till 7:30.  Breakfast and chores  then cleaned up in the quilt room. Worked on the hostess gift for Amy's open house. Stitched most of the day. Steve worked outside.   Afternoon cartride.  Then went to Amy's open house/Franks Birthday Party.  Stayed about 45 minutes and we were back home to get ready for Bingo. All at our table got a bingo. I have to share with 2 others.  Sat with Linda and Bob.  Came home to find 5 or 6 Javelinas in our side yard.  Time to cuddle with the dogs

Friday February 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at the crack of dawn.  6 am to get the dogs to their 8 am vet wellness check.  $450 and an hour later we were done. Then we did another  3 hour marathon erand run.  First we dropped a couple of items off at the thrift store.  Then Hobby  Lobby,  home depot, Harbor Freight,  Safeway, copy store and finally tractor supply.   Then home to put it all away.  Finally  i got to stitch.  After a quick lunch.  I made ribs in the instapot for dinner.  Did not like getting up at 6 am.  

Thursday February 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Steve  went to carving. I called the quilt lady.   Called Betty.  Steve came home and  worked outside till it was time to take the dogs. Then we went over to Howard and Lavay to see their place.  At four we left for Texas Roadhouse. We got turned around and it took us a while to find our way to the restaurant.   Very nice meal and great company.  Missed Wendy and Ralph.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Wednesday February 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up at 7 as planned due to activity meeting at 9,  breakfast and chores. Then off to the activities meeting.  It wascas bad as anticipated.   But i dud not lose my cool too badly.  Saw Colleen and Mike going into the Craft meeting.   Then home.  Steve was already working on a project outside.  Stitching and TV rest ofvthe day. Afternoon cartride. Quick dinner ans we were off to game night.  We played pegs and jokers with Frank and Sandie . Then home omfor the nighly routine. 

Tuesday, February 4, 2023, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Then breakfast and chores.  Changed clothes. Came out and went to sit down and sew. Tgatcwas not to be theccasem Steve decided  that he needed to go into Prescott to go to Artizan then check out where his April 1st doctor appointment is going to be.  Once that was done we had to stop at Lowes.   Then gas and a car wash. As soon as we got home Gigi came by to say hi the dogs and get information on the dog sitting gig.  As soon as she left Colleen came bt to drop off a key.  We sat and got caught up till 2:45.  I actually got to stitch for half an hour.  Then off to the office to drop off  the lease agreement.  Dog park.  Then at 4cwe picked up Sandie and  Frank for dinner at Chili's.   Finally  home by 6:00.  TV and stitching the rest of the day.   Now Steve wants to go to  game night .  

Monday February 3, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Woke up about 7:30.  Breakfast and chores. Crosswords.  Steve and  I headed out by ourselves minus the dogs! We hit Denny's for breakfast.   Then the bank.  Then over to Walmart.  We actually checked out together.  Finally Safeway.  Came home and unloaded loaded and out away.  Then Stitching and TV.  Steve worked outsidevtill he decided to go to Ace.  Called and said he had a flat.  Gone about an hour.  BLATs for dinner. TV and stitching thecrest of the day. Nice weather today.

Sunday February 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We gotvup late again.  Breakfast and chores.  Then 2 loads of laundry washed folded and put away.  Jeanne made a time to come over but never showed. Weird. I sewed on tge quilt for an hour or so.  Narrow border sewn on.  Then TV and stitching for the rest of the day.  Quiet Day at home.  Burgers in the ninja.

Saturday February 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up late again. Breakfast chores, crosswords.  I spent some time in the quilt room organizing things.  Then stitching and TV tge rest of the day. Cartride.  Steve called at card bingo.  I won a whole $1.50.  Home for more TV and stitching. 

Friday January 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Well this month is done.  We got up about 7,:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then about 10 we set off on errands. First we stopped at the hospital to drop off something for Steve's appointment on the 13th with the cardiologist.   Then builder's first source.  Then Hobby Lobby  for beads.  Walmart and Lowe's.  The we tried Cane's chicken . We have decided Popeyes is the one for takeout chicken.  Finally ace hardware.   Then home for lunch and unloading and putting away.   Finally it wasvtime to stitch.  Afternoon cart ride.  We snacked for supper.  More stitching and TV to finish tge night.

Thursday January 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 I got at 8:45 this morning.  Breakfast and chores. Steve went to carving.  I worked in the quilt room and piddled around the house till 1 pm. Stitched the rest of the day or night.. dog park run.  Sunny but cold.  .  Stayed up till 2 am reading.  

Wednesday January 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Another quiet snow day at home. Got up about 8. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Lounged in my mammies till 11:30. Woke up to snow. Worked in the quilt room . Then stitched the rest of the day.  Finished Autumn Love piece finally. Started in September but had houses to finish.  My largest piece.  Organized some thread.  Afternoon cart ride

Tuesday January 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We sell in this morning.  Got up about 8:30. Steve wanted eggs for breakfast  so after coffee and crackers I scrambled eggs and made english muffins.  I got dressed about 8:30. Washed folded and put away 3 loads of laundry.  Stitched most of the day. Steve started a puzzle . Snowed a tiny bit.  Still recouping from the trip and tge off load of the trailer.   Quiet Day here.

Monday, January 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We were up and at em by 7. I actually woke up before Steve. Breakfast, chores . We got ready to hit the road.  We were on the road by 10. It was sunny in C G. Cloudy by the time we reached Anthem.   Snowing in Dewey. We arrived with no delays at one. We unloaded the trailer by 2:30. LaWanda called to let us know that Alan had a stroke couple of weeks ago. Is in the hospital recovering slowly.   Of course we could not leave to trailer out front overnight some took it over to storage and parked the truck. Then a dog park run.  I put most everything away . Stevecwent over to storage to get the dog food I left in the trailer. He put the tire covers on and winterized the trailer.  Dinner was left over pizza. Stitching and TV.   Pooped.

Sunday January 26, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Our trip is over.we got uo about 7:30.  Breakfast and chores. I worked crosswords till it was time to go fill up the truck. We dropped by to see Alan. He was asleep when we got there. Stayed for about 5 minutes then off to get gas and pick up a pizza.  Then football and stitching the rest of the day. We snacked foe dinner much to Steve's dismay.  Did a dog park trip.  Put more stuff away. Hopefully we will get home before the snow.

Saturday January 25, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Our time here draws to a close.  We had a great time here but I am ready to go home to relax.  We got up about 7:30.  Coffee and a Donut.  At 9:30 we went to Betty's for French toast and sausages. Then Betty and I went overvto the quilt room to cut the final fabric for our fabulous house wall hanging.  I decided not to do any more sewing. I came home and cleaned up the she shed. Then more stitching,  dog park rides,  Steve BBQ'ed the tri-tip. At 5 we went to Betty's for dinner. Two games of pegs and jokers. Ice cream all around. Then home for TV and stitching.   One more day of football and we are headed home.  

Friday January 24, 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande

Hot up about 7:30. Breakfast and chores. Got ready for Betty to pick me up and headed over to JoAnn's  for batting  and backing.  Back to Betty's for ironing.  She brought me home and visited for while. Then off to the dog park. Then off to get  our pedicures. At 2 we met up at Dairy Queen to celebrate Betty's birthday. Back home  drop off Suzanne. Then stitching and TV for the rest of the night . 

Thursday January 23. 2025, Fiesta Grande RV Resort, Casa Grande AZ

 Got up at 8, breakfast and chores. Betty came at 10, we quilted til 3.  We got the blocks but together. Had our Docs call around noon. Seems the results were ok. No new meds. Really tired today. Looking forward to going home for a rest.  Dog park ride. Dinner. TV and stitching the rest of the day.