We've been busy

My work has been on and off. Some days we have 5 patients in ICU; others, like yesterday--Sunday--I left early. At any rate, I have a job, so I'm thankful.

Jenny and James are planning on being here for Anna's graduation in May. Luke may come, too. He is teaching English in Ecuador.

Anna had last week off for her spring break, not much of a break, however, she had a teaching project to do, a pharmacology test to take, and to study for her tests that she has this week.

Josh was called off work due to weather. His car is in the shop; it wouldn't start, and the mechanic thinks it is some type of sensor.

The children are just about done with school for the year.

We went to Mansfield, MO for our annual seed outing. We eat at a nice roadside park and then go to Baker Street Seeds--www.rareseeds.com. Our garden--finally--has our potatoes, brassicas, beets, lettuces are planted. We still have to do the onions and peas--it is probably too late for the peas, but we will try.

The chickens are really laying a lot of eggs. I sell them at work and wherever for &1.50 dozen of brown eggs. I give the money to the boys. Elon as posted a number of his pictures on wonderundergroun's wonderphotos; one of them won a approver's choice.

Except for Vicky, we are looking forward to thunderstorms. Our weather station isn't online yet, but we hope to have the bugs worked out shortly--the temperature sensor has to be in a dry, dark, open place; we have to build something. If the sun isn't shinning, it is very accurate.

We're all in good health.

Today, 24 March 2009, we had 1.91 inches of rain according to our rain gauge. We hope to be having it online soon. We want to make sure it works correctly.

Josh and I were at True Value hardware--the Eldo store is closing--when the national weather radio went off about severe weather. We didn't get the whole message, so after paying for our things we went to the car, and Josh called our weathermen at home to find out what is going on. They told us that it would be nothing except for severe wind and rain, no tornadoes.

We went from there to Edward's to get our milk. His dog usually comes out to say hi to us, because I usually have a little dog food with me, but he wanted to stay in his doghouse because of the rain.

The streams were not very full over at Edwards but as we got closer to home, the water was deeper and flowing more swiftly.

Anna had her inner ear attack with its accompanying vertigo; she couldn't take meclizine because she had a test this afternoon and didn't want to be sleepy--what a bummer.

Check out Elon's site for some interesting happenings.

Monday March 3

Well I have a day off. I was hoping to sleep in until 4:30 maybe even 5 AM; nope, woke up at 2:30 and laid there for an hour. I figured that was stupid, and my restlessness was getting worse. I got up, took a shower, heated up the water for some coffee, and checked my email.

Since it was only 12 F here this morning, Josh was called off--working outside is too cold. He had the day off, so we went to Stockton to get his driver's license renewed; I stayed in the car while he went inside. Soon he was out...but, uh, his left eye was not strong enough to make 20/40, and he couldn't get his driver's license. He has an appointment at WalMart the 18th.

Anna finished up a Power Point presentation on Pulmonary Edema, ARDS, and Pulmonary Embolus. It looks real good. Not too much longer until she GRADUATES.

Talked to Luke today; it was great to hear his voice. He's going to try and make it back for Anna's graduation.

At the supper table we were talking about Jenny's tuna burgers. So I am looking forward to James and Jenny coming for one more reason.

At work yesterday, one of the patient's granddaughters wanted to know if I would buy a puppy from her. Actually I thought about it, but then Vicky doesn't want another dog around. I'd have a zoo, if I'm not careful.

Aubrey, 15, is going to be speaking to the city's ministers. He is concerned that they have left Bible teaching. He is the son of Nathan Nissley. We're going to give him support and hear his presentation.

Sunday

Well, I'm at work Friday, Josh is off still (no work), and the boys check everything and figure it's a good to go fishing. They load up and take off for Shell. Things go slow for a while, then Elon's pole goes low to the ground. Wow, he's got a big one! After a long fight, the bigin comes in to shore. Here's her picture. Josh is holding Mrs Grass Carp weighing in at 16 pounds and 30 inches long. Elon's line was 8 pound test. Way to go Elon!



Anna has been working on her laptop while sitting on a foot stool. Over to one side is her hundred pound nursing book. This has gone on for years. Enough of this stuff, so off to Walmart to buy a desk. It's not much but serves its purpose well. Here she is working away, so she says.



Vicky's sick. True flu: muscle aches and pains, fever, cough, throat crud, etc. She's slowly getting better. She got it the worse this year. No fun being sick.

Pete, the tailless cat, is having a hard time with his fur. Seems the new fur itches; he bites his skin to make it stop itching. Medicine time for Pete's sores. I wish fur would grow faster.

Here's a song I played for the sermon. Hope it is meaningful to you.

Sparky has friends

St Kitts

This woman is planning to go to St Kitts with one of her best friends



This is one of her best friends. He is the best helper she ever had in the kitchen. He is always ready to help.




Then there is this woman is also believes that he is the greatest dog in Missouri. She loves his snout and the free aroma of his breath.



Look at the anger she has when anyone criticizes her little, black buddy.

I don't understand about Choco

It was warm enough last week for the maples to start flowering and the ladybugs start to come out. Note how the ladybug has mirror images of her spots on her wings.

Well Jean, this is for James and you. Choco was real excited about your coming and wanted me to post these pictures. I not sure I understand why. Choco said something about shedding tears of joy about your coming.






I know this isn't much of a picture, Jean, but Felix wanted this posted.


I know this isn't much of a fish but hey, it is a keeper and tasted good.

Elon Has Been Creative

Here are some pictures of Elon's Gourd Egg Basket.




He used one of his gourds and honeysuckle vine.

I'm lookin at yu Jean

Anna's Male Friends

Here they are Jean.

Jenny, Does James Like Snow?

Do You Know This Man?