31 Saturday Oct 2009
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Wishing you all a Happy Halloween .
“When black cats prowl and pumpkins gleam,
May luck be yours on Halloween.”
“A strange black cat on your porch brings prosperity.”
-Scottish superstition
30 Friday Oct 2009
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If your name is Viola, then today is your day!
Weather was windy, cold, and rainy. I thought it was to be nice today. I thought wrong. The sun finally came out late this afternoon.
Had Swedish club this morning. I was soo tense after last week. It went ok. Still some tension but at least nothing was said and no one attacked anyone. I was still on pins and needles. Why, oh why, cannot people be tolerant and thoughtful to each other? And, for God’s sake, think before you verbally attack someone.
Had lunch planned with John and Sally. Sally brought along Annika and Chad. What fun we had!! Got to talking about spooky things and horrific bugs and snakes and whatever. And we laughed!! The most fun lunch I have had in a while!! Glad it was not dark. We would have scared each other silly!
Got called late this afternoon that my car was ready. Willie and I went to pick it up. We first ate at Season’s. Was hoping Chris was the chef but he was off. He and I texted for a while and are meeting for lunch this sunday. I have a nice grandson.
Felt strange to drive my car again after a week of the truck. But I adapted quite fast. Be nice to have it back. I know I can park it!! The truck I never could park it right. I was so worried about parking this noon on Main St. Found a place with 5 empty spots so I had it easy. And no one was dumb enough to park next me!!
Remember!!!! Change your clocks in the USA tomorrow late evening or very early sunday morning. Extra hour of sleep!! Whoo Hoo!!!
‘An apple, a pear, a plum, or a cherry, any good thing to make us all merry’.
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 30/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
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30 Friday Oct 2009
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This little "Game", "Competition" or whatever I shall call it – it is not a contest! I came up with this idea (Maybe some will think it is corny… silly or whatever, but then they do not have to join so there! lol) I just thought this could be a fun way to get to know each other, get our inspiration going and use our cameras or painting programs!
I call this game "I dare you!" and every Friday I will dare you to show me something! (Nothing nude or nasty!!) Obviously it has to be your own photos, or graphics!
I changed one thing, it doesn't have to be a NEW photo, you can pick any photo or graphics you have!
This Friday I will make it an easy one, show me something yellow.
Leave the link HERE in my comments so I can come and see!
My entry is a photo from august 2009 of a sunflower.
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29 Thursday Oct 2009
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If your name is Viola, then today is your day!
Weather was nothing but rain, rain, and more rain. At midnite last nite it was thundering and lightning. And only got worse. As of this afternoon, we had 1.60 inches and around Lindsborg, there is water — deep water — in the fields and ditches. Wheat sowing has halted, corn picking has stopped, etc. Stayed around 50-60 degrees so not terribly cold.
I went to Assaria for lunch with Naomi and Gem. A nice get-together. I enjoyed the conversation.
Then off to Lindsborg. I went to the Bouquet Shoppe and bought a small bouquet of flowers. Today would have been Mom and Dad’s 58th wedding anniversary. Jay & I put the flowers on their graves. I cried last nite and a bit ago. I am just so sad.
I SAW my car today. I even touched it. But it is still at the garage. They had to order a part and are waiting for it. With my luck, I won’t see it until monday. Headed to Wichita next week and would prefer the car to the truck, but I am really liking the truck.
Tonite is a soccer game. Season is over, now we are in the play-offs. Home game that is a sell-out. I am on pins and needles. Wish it was time now!
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 29/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
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28 Wednesday Oct 2009
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If your name is Simon or Simone, then today is your day!
Weather was supposed to be ok today but the weatherman lied again. It was cloudy and windy. then this morning we had light rain. Now a large area of rain is getting near. About an hour away now. Denver and area had heavy snow today. Heard from a friend that her friends there had a foot of snow with drifts up to 18 inches. And still snowing. I am jealous!!!
Willie worked on sowing wheat. I helped him move machinery from one field to another. And took several photos. He even worked until after dark. I always worry if he is ok. And now his knee became swollen and sore so he is limping. Another worry. Life is hard when he has no one to turn to and I have no support system to speak of.
I got brave and drove the new truck today. Had to go to Lindsborg to get my brother Jay. Then we drove to Salina so he could see the eye dr. New glasses are on the way.
Jay took me out to eat at Moka’s. A wonderful place. You forget that Salina exists. Seems like you are in a city like Denver or Kansas City. How I wish.
then I bought groceries. We were sooo out of things to eat. I came home and treated myself to a cup of Seattle’s Best coffee and a Krispy Kreme donut. Mmmm. A great way to end the day.
Violence is never the answer.
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 28/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
27 Tuesday Oct 2009
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This little “Game”, “Competition” or whatever I shall call it – it is not a contest! I came up with this idea (Maybe some will think it is corny… silly or whatever, but then they do not have to join so there! lol) I just thought this could be a fun way to get to know each other, get our inspiration going and use our cameras or painting programs!
I call this game “I dare you!” and every Friday I will dare you to show me something! (Nothing nude or nasty!!) Obviously it has to be your own photos, or graphics!
I changed one thing, it doesn’t have to be a NEW photo, you can pick any photo or graphics you have!
This Friday I will make it an easy one, show me your bird photos.
Leave the link HERE in my comments so I can come and see!
My entry is a photo from winter 2007. Man in window, robins on roof.
27 Tuesday Oct 2009
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If your name is Sabina, then today is your day!
Weather is ok but we have wind today. And a few clouds. Feel very autumn-like. Rain starts tomorrow. The wind is strange. Blows hard from the east and then pretty soon it blows from the west. Poor leaves keep going back and forth!
No word on the car yet. Have to take my brother somewhere tomorrow so will have to drive the truck. I do not want to do that. Not comfortable driving it but no choice.
Willie is back to sowing wheat. Jo is unhappy to be stuck at home also. She stays mostly in the bathroom. Then goes outside briefly and then right back in. No interested in anything.
Violence is never the answer.
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 27/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
26 Monday Oct 2009
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If your name is Amanda or Rasmus, then today is your day!
Weather is back to sunny today. No wind. Just nice. I sat outside with the cats tonite. Had to have a coat on but otherwise nice.
No car yet. Not even a phone call. Class was cancelled tonite so I am not missing anything. Teacher is ill. Hope he recovers quick.
Willie helped friends load cattle to haul into the sale barn. I was home alone. Needed groceries badly. Nothing to cook. All I had was a truck hooked up to a cattle trailer. Like I can drive that!!! Or even unhook that!! Slim pickins for all.
Violence is never the answer.
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 26/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
25 Sunday Oct 2009
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If your name is Inga or Ingalill, then today is your day!
Weather is back to cloudy and rainy. Had frost overnite. We may never get our wheat sowed!
I am still without car. Will maybe start on it tomorrow. I was home all day — no lunch, no unlocking the Red Barn, no nothing. It was ok.
The docent never showed today. Her grandson became ill and his mom just could not stay home to take care of him. Cared more about her job than her sick kid. So our docent took off on thursday never giving a thought to her responsibilities. A simple call and I would have found someone to work for her. I learned a long time ago that no one is indispensible. Used to have a few at the hospital that came to work no matter how sick they were or how bad the weather was or whatever. One of the sensible staff asked them what would happen if they dropped dead. Would the hospital then have to close its doors? Every job has ways for their employees to take an occasional day or two off. Trying to have someone work at the studio on sundays is like nailing jello to a tree. I send out a schedule. I call the appointed one every single week. And they can still not show up. Or call on saturday nite to cancel out and never make an attempt to all anyone but leave it to me to fix.
I took a walk in the rain today and took some photos. Our one tree that has leaves that turn has made the ground look pretty colourful. And I played a bit with PSP. Nice to do nothing.
Violence is never the answer.
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 25/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
24 Saturday Oct 2009
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If your name is Eilert or Everet, then today is your day!
Weather dry and colder then a bit warmer. We saw some sun both today and yesterday.
Swedish group — it was awful. Cannot talk about it at all. I was stressed from the first minute until I left. Not a good day.
Friday evening John and I ventured to Wichita for an art opening. First we ate at the Texas Roadhouse. I have never ever had a better steak. Perfect. It was crowded and loud, but we liked it. Every so often the wait staff all stopped serving and danced in the aisles. Just fun.
Art showing was my friend David Friday and another artist Elly Fitzig. Great art. David took a photo of mine of thistles and made a painting. I bought it!! Very cool.
Then. The drive home. We barely got out of Wichita and my car engine made a horrid sound that we first thought was a blow out. But then it made this horrid popping sound that never quit. I managed to make it to a rest area and called Willie. We left the car there. Today he and a friend hauled it home. Our mechanic bought the parts to fix it so hopefully monday nite or tuesday I can have it back. What a nite.
today was not much better. John drove out to pick me up for lunch and work. We ate at Jalisco’s. Good eats and another friend Jerry joined us. Had not seen him for a while.
Then. Went to work at the Red Barn. And awful awful day. Cannot now go into details but it was not good. And on top of all the bad, I was busy. Twelve tours, Marsha was there for a while, and so was the president of the board. Good to see them both.
I was exhausted and came home to take a nap. Willie fixed chili for supper. Very good and perfect weather for it.
Last season futbol game before the play-offs. Gotta love the internet. watching it live online. Great picture this week with little lag time. Exciting game that we won!!!
Violence is never the answer.
Go Seattle SoundersFC!!
Julie-Ann den 24/10/09 Hemlängtan för Sverige!
