Wednesday Musings.

A gorgeous day again here at the Weeb Ranch sunny and a temp near 60.

Donna is working the evening watch at Walgreens tonight, she had an appointment to have some test done this morning for her leg swelling up, and they found no blockages. Now we wait and see what the Doctor decides next.

The oxygen machine seems to be helping, she only has to put the tube by her nose at night while she is sleeping. She had to wear a monitor for one night to see what the results were.

I am still gathering strength from my flu bug, can’t believe how that just knocks you for a loop. Actually a loop, two double back flips with a half twist.

All the pooches are getting along, Charlie is getting to know his place in the pecking order, third, after Rigg’s with Sadie in first. Rigg’s is enjoying the playtime more, but when he see’s Charlie ripping the stuffing out of a toy he distances himself so he doesn’t get blamed.

That’s about it for today, Be safe out there. Sam & Donna….

Sat-Sun. Notes.

Been a gorgeous couple days with sun and temps near the mid 80’s. Sunday I finally decided I would try to get out of the house, Even though my energy level is till low, I needed to get the dumper down to the end of the driveway and then go and refill a prescription. After the errands were done I got home and had lunch and just relaxed. Hopefully I am getting back to normal after a week of feeling knocked out.

How about a Charlie picture before you are all tired of seeing him.

Here he is laying next to his big brother.

Since we got home from Branson Charlie seems to be getting more and more social around the house, He knows his name, and where he is allowed or not, and of course the word NO. His mortal enemy is the fly swatter that Donna keeps next to her chair for his lapses of memory, it’s funny to see Sadie run when she see’s Grandma pick up the swatter. He is now limiting his playtime so he can nap with Rigg’s when Rigg’s tires of it. Not much going on here at the ranch. Hope all is well with all our friends out there. Be Safe… Sam & Donna………..

Thursday Happenings.

Wow, haven’t had a post since Monday, Have to blame it on being struck down in my prime by a bad case of the flu that I inherited from my bride.

Donna got her oxygen machine delivered on Tuesday, It even comes with an emergency bottle like I used to carry in the police car. This is in case of a power failure. It is a large tank like we had on the inhalators, should be good for several days without power. Although we are generator equipped. It is also portable enough to go with us in the fiver, so we are set to go now.

Donna is doing a lot better now that her bug is gone. Me it may be a couple more days. I am taking Nyquil each night and that knocks me out. I have been catching up on train movies and naps.

How about a TBT.

                                       Donna 1981.

Charlie wasn’t feeling good the other night so he came over by his big brother Rigg’s and snuggled up, Rigg’s gave him a couple licks and I’m sure it made him feel better as he went to sleep.

                           Charlie & Rigg’s. 10-21-14.

One of my cousin’s from Dunmore Pa. showed up on Face book, Mike Scavone, I haven’t seen Mike since I went in the Navy in 1966. Nice to hear from him and see he is doing fine,one day maybe next time I get to Pa. I will meet up with him.I still have a bunch of cousin’s there, from my Mom’s side of the family, It was a large family.

Donna & I are slowly emptying the fiver since we are not planning any more trips until March. Sometime in the next couple of weeks after all the clothes are out, I will close it up and blow out the water lines and add antifreeze to the tanks and p traps, then that will be it until we head south in March.

Not much else going on all the pups are doing good Rigg’s is asleep after playing all morning with Charlie, while Sadie was hiding in our room. Everyone be safe out there. Sam & Donna………

Monday Musings.

After a great weeks vacation down in Branson, I came down with the flu bug , Donna had. I have spent the last two days on medicine. Rigg’s is helping by laying next to his Dad and making me feel better. Donna worked yesterday and today on the day watch at Walgreens.

Got a picture of my Son Tim in New Jersey riding a bull, he is really into horses and rodeo.

Not much doing here at the ranch, Charlie seems to have calmed down just a little , but is still a ball of fur action, He will play and play, then lay on the doggie bed for about ten minutes rest and then back to playing. Sadie wants no part of it , but big brother Rigg’s gives in and plays with him , although he has to put manners on him every once in awhile,That’s the way a pup has to learn his limits.

Hope all is well with all our friends out there, Be safe. Sam & Donna…

I GAVE A BAD PRESENT

Sam started feeling sick last night, apparently same thing I had. He has been in bed all day, only getting up long enough for more meds…Sorry Honey. My biggest concern is being diabetic he should eat, but as  I know you sure don't want to.

I took Paul Tempestas advise and did nothing today, so my dirty house is all his fault and Charlies.  I straitened up a bit, but floors really needing mopping after all the rain we have had here and dogs and kids coming and going. Today is Samantha and Andy’s only day off together so they were out most of the day. Good they are gone Sam is in bed, I’ll mop. Sounded good, but Charlie had other ideas. He barked and barked at mop, tried to kill it a couple of times, then when he discovered that the floor was slick when wet, well he made it into his own personal slip and slide. It was hysterical watching this little imp. He’d go down hallway get a running start put on brakes and do donuts on the wet floor. then repeat and repeat.

Riggs was behind closed doors with Sam, poor Sadie all she wanted to do was lie in her bed and watch out door for mom and dad.  She does not like Charlie very much, he’s a little too rambunctious for her.

Here he is giving her the play with me look.

Well when that didn't work…

 

He took her for a ride around the kitchen!

There must be twenty toys between kitchen and hallway, but he always finds something he isn't suppose to have.  You can just look at his eyes and they have the “I’m going to get into anything and everything I can” gleam.

Andy and Samantha took him to vet to get his shots and a check up. Being a stray did not know if he had shots or not but they wouldn't take a chance. Vet confirmed what I said, about 5 months old and 25 lbs (and a cutie) .

Not much else going on, hope my sweetie gets better fast, he always seems to get hit much harder with colds and flus than I do.

Be safe, Be well

VACATION OVER HOMEWARD BOUND

We decided against going to Hot Springs, with me not feeling well decided it would be a waste if I could not get out and walk around to see everything.  I want to thank everyone for their kind words and concerns. I think because I am on daily antibiotics that it helped shortened whatever it was that hit me. Oh well, it saved us money, before being sick weather was so yuck did not do any shopping wanted to wait until rain stopped. Well rain stopped and I got sick so no shopping. 1st thing my son asked What no t-shirts? Of course he was just yanking my chain. We did miss out on having lunch with Glenda and Jim, they are full timers that travel in a Casita they driveway camped at our place a couple of years ago, and with Bridget and John Hatch. Didn't think spreading my germs or throwing up at the table was a good idea.

This is our site at the Blue Mountain campground. Other than the acorns sounding like mini bombs it was very quiet, and reasonable $23.00 a day and 7th night was free.

If you’ve never been to Branson you really should put it on your list. Yes its touristy, but there is so much to do from zip lining to first class shows, train rides, Silver Dollar City..and shopping and food galore. And since its economy is recreational based the people are friendly and helpful.  But just don't get in a hurry. Mostly 2 lane roads and long lines. We were west of Silver Dollar City when we left this morning traffic headed west to SDC was bumper to bumper for 5 miles.

This was just a normal trip to town the other day, you can see traffic is up the hill and around the curve. Remember also this is the off season.

Dee Walters this ones for you!

Little shopping village behind Bass Pro.

Many of you can take such wonderful pictures from cars but apparently I’m not one of them. Branson is very very hilly and you can see a very long distance.

On drive home saw signs for worlds largest candy store and gift shop. So being the chocoholic that I am we had to stop. What a disappointment, here I thought I would be walking into chocolate heaven.  They had about 10 varieties of fudge and half a dozen types of bark. Rest was bins of tootsie rolls, snickers, hard candy and taffy to my mind all over priced. 3 pcs of fudge were $11.00.

We arrived home, Charlie immediately jumped all over Riggs ad they played and played. Sadie was all over Sam and I, she missed her grandparents.

Also, Sam put out 2 blogs the other day and I think many of you might have missed the Monday blog. It included our lunch with Bridget and John Hatch and then back to their place for some Fred time.  Those of you who know Bridget know that she has a wonderful infectious laugh and you cant help but be happy around this gal.

Now comes the worse part of any trip, tomorrow unloading the fiver YUCK.

Y’all be safe and happy travels

Wednesday Musings.

Still in Branson, although Donna got up feeling much better. The weather report said a sunny day and temps in the upper 60’s. We decided to take advantage of our first sunny day since leaving home last Thursday so we are staying another night, when I went up to settle our bill at the office, I got a pleasant surprise, tonight is free, if you stay 7 days the 7th is free.

We have decided to head home though tomorrow and put off our trip to Hot Springs AR. Just to iffy with the weather and Donna wants to build her strength up so home is where were heading.Tomorrow is supposed to be clear and warmer so we should have a lot better trip home than what we had coming down here.

Rigg’s wanted everyone to know he is having a good time on vacation. don’t know if he missed Charlie though, but I’m sure he misses Sadie.

One more reunion picture.

When I get back I will have to pull the two batteries from the fiver and have them tested. With the way the converter is acting I’m pretty sure I have a bad one. If so I will replace both before we head to the Rally this spring in Az.

Thanks to John Hatch for his help in trouble shooting what he thought was my electrical problem.

Hopefully we will be pulling into the Weeb Ranch sometime in the afternoon, we will leave here around 10AM. and if it’s sunny we should make 65mph all the way up I-44. Probably one rest area stop for Rigg’s and maybe a quick lunch stop.

Hope all is well with all our friends out there. Be safe, Sam & Donna.