Thursday in paradise

Missy is sooo busted.  This is a big NO-NO.  Look at that—she has her OWN bed in the window, and a chair for a ladder to get there.  Sheesh.  She thought no one was looking. 

So, Dick has planted two small palm trees already; has gone to the box store for paint, and is now working on the oil cooler.  I’ve read/commented on all the blogs in my reader, dusted, cleaned up the kitchen, started laundry, and gotten Jennie checked in at the park office (Mike and Jennie arrived yesterday).  What do I have to actually SHOW for all that?  Hmmm, isn’t that the way it is…busy, and nothing to show for it, like a tree in the ground?  Or those pavers set in concrete?  Maybe clean laundry will count for something.

Oh, good news!  Mr. FedEx just now brought me a lovely package of beads, so I think I shall go play.  That’s a very good plan.

Enjoy your Thursday.  Mine just got REAL good!

Mayberry vs W Palm Beach

Mayberry today...21 degrees.  And more of this stuff falling.

Brrr...

W Palm Beach today...53 degrees...high expected of low '60s

Which would YOU prefer?

I thought so.  Me, too.  No shoveling required.

Life is good, y'all! 

Patio minus 4

A visit to the box store for 4 more pavers and 1 bag of concrete should do the trick. At least the pad will be ready for our renter, arriving Sunday.

This lot came up for sale last year, and being right next to ours, we decided to buy it. It is a good rental lot and extra space when we need it.

Today is very overcast, bit that's better than snow covered Mayberry!

Life is good!

Work in progress…

Concrete pavers placed on sand do not hold up very well when a big rig is parked on it.  Duh.  Here’s proof.

It was in this condition when we bought the lot, so Dick is now in the process of doing the job right.See Dick work.  He is putting down Sakrette, and placing the better looking pavers over there on the L.  The cracked ones can go on the R, since there will be an RV parked over them, pretty much hiding all the ugly cracked stuff.  He will ‘pretty up’ the concrete…eventually.

Just another project in paradise!

Law of Probability

Law of Probability - The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.

Well, at least we didn't actually do anything stupid yesterday, but I did forget to take photos of friends Diane and Tal.  They came from central Florida to WPB to deliver a Yorkie (they raise them) and stopped by for a visit...and lunch.  We took them to the old Scotty B's, which they loved.

We spent so much time talking and catching up that I didn't even think about a photo.  Bad bimbo blogger!  Rats. 

Dick and I met these good folks back in '01 onboard the Carnival Spirit on an Alaskan cruise, and we have been friends ever since...and Diane is a Beta Sigma Phi sista!  Cool.

See, meeting new friends is just another reason to go cruising!  And so we will...February 27 on BC4!

Come join us, y'all!

5 more ways to live a better life…

Drink green tea and plenty of water.  Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.

Try to make at least three people smile each day.

Clear clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.

Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, OR issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.  Instead, invest your energy in the positive present moment.

Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class, but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

Heck, just because it is Saturday, here is one more way:  Go on a cruise!  Have fun, Empress Bee and Sarge!  I’ll be cyber cruising with y’all this week.

Friday in paradise

See those blue skies?  Well, they did not exist here yesterday, I can tell you.  It was overcast all morning, then the rain began at noon and lasted all afternoon…not that I am complaining.  Apparently this area is down about 10” in the rain department, so the liquid sunshine was very welcome.

It was a perfect day for a big pot of bean and lentil soup, using up some ham and a ham bone that I had.  It sure was good.

Today Dick is off to a boat show (or is it a car show?) with the guys.  Missy and I will try to stay out of trouble, but I’m making no promises.  I have beads.  And a few books to read.  Oh the choices, when home alone and no vehicle!

Interesting tidbit I read recently:  When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.

Hmm…I also have a bag of peanut M&Ms.  All to myself.

Life is good, y’all!  Happy Friday…