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    Friday, May 30, 2008

    Sky Watch Friday... and... and... and...

    is hosted by Tom



    This windmill is located at the corner store near where I live. You know - the little market with the cow on the roof! Yes... it's a famous landmark! And yes... I'm out in the country a ways... The sky wasn't really all that interesting this week - so I made my own interest!

    And this is another view of it ... which I would use IF I was playing From The Ground Up... but I'm not!
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    Around The House...

    So, today the AC Team is coming. They will be arriving BEFORE 7:00 a.m.... which means I will be in the blogosphere with you early birds today! The AC Team will be storming through my house, trekking through my ROOM, up into my attic where they will disassemble Air Handling Unit 2 from the ductwork, HOPEFULLY fit it down through the hole which is our attic hatch, down the steps and out the front door -- soon to be followed in reverse with a brand spankin' new Air Handling Unit 2 which will breathe new life into the upper section of our home -- and HOPEFULLY help relieve the stench that is still emitting from my closet! My last words to the AC Man II last week were "this is all going to get done in ONE day? You sure about that?" HIS last words to me were "Ma'am ... The price I gave you only included ONE day of labor -- it WILL get done!" Okay! I have decided to take a photo of what my room has looked like for the past 2 weeks. Just so you can appreciate the full impact. Of course, without actually being able to smell the aroma ... ha!... you really DON'T get it! We have been SO blessed that the weather has really remained fairly cool. God has certainly been with us in this! (I wonder how much long Air Handling Unit 1 is going to last... it's never been replaced either. Much easier to get to though - it's in open space in the basement... it will probably last forever!)

    I arranged for Tammy to come and take Mom an hour earlier today -- and to keep her out an hour later. I'm HOPING that everything is done, cleaned up, and outta here before she comes home. She does okay with things out of the ordinary -- but I think the noise ALL DAY might agitate her a bit.

    And speaking of being agitated... I have been. Quite a lot lately. I think 6 months into having her living with us is finally taking it's toll. Along with the other stresses that have been going on recently... a couple of my kids and even darling grandbaby have mentioned that I'm "mean" lately. I'm going to talk to my doc about upping the dosage of my anti-depressant. I'm slow - but I think I'm exhibiting enough symptoms to know that 10 mg isn't doing it anymore. I don't like being "mean".

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    No Fill-ins or Feast for me today... so
    I guess I'll have a little
    Alphabet Soup
    which I swiped from Barbara's Stray Thoughts
    ...again.
    (as if I haven't babbled enough today...)

    A is for age: 50!!! The grandest age in all the world!!!

    B is for burger of choice: Any grilled burger - but just a regular burger - you know... ketchup, mustard, pickles... I do like to TRY something different from time to time - but for most often I just want a good grilled burger!

    C is for car you drive: Ford Expedition! (it's still chuggin'!)

    D is for your dog’s name: Jewl

    E is for essential item you use every day: All the personal hygiene stuff!

    F is for favorite TV show at the moment: Notta

    G is for your favorite game: Scrabble

    H is for hometown: Well... I've lived HERE the longest of anywhere in my whole life ... which is probably the deep seat of all my frustrations! LOL!

    I is for instruments you play: Kazoo! (bless you!)

    J is for favorite juice: watermelon pear

    K is for what you’d like to kick: Myself in the butt! (for gaining weight back!)

    L is for last restaurant you ate at: Ledo's (hey! it starts with "L" too!)

    M is for your favorite muppet: Cookie Monster... back in the days when he really ate cookies!

    N is for number of piercings: one in each ear... but they've closed up.

    O is for overnight hospital stays: 176,539,236,253,203... who wants to know? (why does this question come up every time there's an "O"???) ... and yes... I'm kidding!

    P is for people you were with today: Mom, Luz, Amanda, Dennis, Krysti

    Q is for what you do with your quiet time: Sleep... read... blog... paint... pedal...

    R is for biggest regret: Uhhh...yea... THAT one's between me & God. And it's gonna stay there!

    S is for status: Married... with children, grandchild, pets & an inlaw....

    T is for time you woke up today: When I typed this? Or when you read this? :) Probably around 6:30 - either way!

    U is for what you consider unique: Every God made creation under the sun! Plus the sun!

    V is for vegetable you love: asparagus

    W is for worst habit: procrastination

    X is for x-rays you’ve had an Xtra good idea you've had recently: My idea was to change this bloomin' X question!

    Y is for yummy food you ate today: Bratworst - for supper!

    Z is for zodiac sign: Virgo (oooh! That gives me a "v" word for an upcoming Thursday 13!)


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    posted by Melli at 1:01 AM

    29 comment(s):

    Oh my ! I am certainly not envious with you today ! God is with you but not with me ! It rains and rains and our roof cannot be finished ! For the anti moss treatment and painting we need sunshine ! So I have a real mess in our mini garden ! (and dirt)
    Sometimes you need medical help to handle your life. I know it very well from the past. It's only about 3 years now, that I am feeling really well inside, outside and from top to bottom !

    By Blogger Ingrid, at 5/30/2008 1:11 AM  

    My prayers are with you. (LAst week of school, I'm crazy stressed and short on time.)

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/30/2008 5:00 AM  

    I like your attitude: I created my own interest! Excellent. That will serve you well as you care for your Mom. I moved parents in with me 2 years ago. It's joyful, but not always easy.

    By Blogger Barb, at 5/30/2008 6:49 AM  

    Great Sky Watch pics! The straight up one has a very cool effect.

    By Blogger Champ Townboy, at 5/30/2008 6:59 AM  

    The second one gives as an unique view!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/30/2008 8:15 AM  

    I really love the windmill pics! Sorry you are feeling crabby these days. Maybe when you get the new a/c it will help and the new meds, too. Hope there isn't a dead rat or something in your closet. Ug..that happened to us once a LONG time ago...man..we have never forgotten that.

    By Blogger Amber Star, at 5/30/2008 8:29 AM  

    I saw that alphabet thingie at Sandy's the other day and I'm working on doing it at some point. ::laughing at your "I got a "V" word for next T-13"::

    Ya, I put Winston on the new window cushion but he jumped off right away and licked himself. And Tahoe? She is just working on getting more plump by the day. Her perch is in front of the patio doors...without climbing or over exerting herself y'know.

    But, I think once the birds realize there is seed back in the feeder, they'll show up, and Winston will be on his perch again.

    Cats!! Thing is, while I was working on this this week, the first person I thought of was P J and her crew. LOL

    By Blogger Hootin Anni, at 5/30/2008 8:40 AM  

    Beautiful blue sky with an interesting windmill. MB

    By Blogger Small City Scenes, at 5/30/2008 9:18 AM  

    How lovely, every week I want to take a picture of the one of these windmills near me because I just like it sooo much!!!

    By Blogger marcia@joyismygoal, at 5/30/2008 9:19 AM  

    Way too much information. LOL

    I like the photographs. I haven't seen a windmill on a farm in many years. Used to see them all the time.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/30/2008 9:25 AM  

    Grteat shots Melli! That second one is great for the project - you should have played!!!

    I'm heading out of town so this is short - I need to come back and read....

    I have two auto-posts I hope will come up - catch up Sunday night.
    Have a wonderful weekend!

    By Blogger Carletta, at 5/30/2008 9:25 AM  

    I hope the AC guys aren't your traditional maintenance morons and actually do the job right!

    And you've taken on a lot lately. I think you can cut yourself a bit of a break on being "mean." But I hope you can get your metaphorical "punching bag" taken care of so you can be the happy Melli we all know and love.

    By Blogger Carmen, at 5/30/2008 9:47 AM  

    First, good luck with the air conditioning unit! Prayers being sent!
    Second, I had Hubby's dad with us for well over a year before he had a stroke and then between the Alzheimer's and the stroke it was too much for me. I tried and I cried, but eventually we had to find a nursing living facility. They were a godsend. He lived another three years they took such good care of him and I remained in my right mind.

    By Blogger Maribeth, at 5/30/2008 9:52 AM  

    an interesting perspective on this tower thing.

    By Blogger Girlie, at 5/30/2008 10:41 AM  

    I love the alphabet Soup...was this same as Tom's Chicken with E and E?

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/30/2008 10:42 AM  

    is it the time of year of what? i've been uber busy this week as well and doing some catching up now...
    those two shots are awesome!
    and i hope your stress level goes down.

    By Blogger juliana, at 5/30/2008 11:11 AM  

    Very Nice. Love the windmill!

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/30/2008 11:49 AM  

    Good for you for changing that X question! Every alphabet thing does seem to include that. I hope the AC gets taken case of quickly and without complication.

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 5/30/2008 12:09 PM  

    Great shots.
    Love the angle on no. 2.
    Have a happy weekend! :)

    By Blogger FO - 2, at 5/30/2008 1:10 PM  

    My image of you doesn't include mean.We share a worst habit . We also share a favorite muppet.

    By Blogger Dr.John, at 5/30/2008 2:26 PM  

    nice one for SWF! reminds me the quote... a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky. .. LOL! mine's up too hope you can drop by.

    By Blogger Unknown, at 5/30/2008 2:33 PM  

    I hope the AC is in and working!! When you have it going and every one is NOT hot every thing is easier!!!!! For sure!!

    Hey, I never thought about taking something to help me though while caring for Nancy! This might be a good idea!! I know the girls tells me I should take her medicine for being calm and not her and all would be fine!! They were just kidding! But really maybe a little something would not hurt!
    Love and Hugs, Grams

    By Blogger Talk..to..Grams, at 5/30/2008 5:03 PM  

    Sorry to hear that you are not your happy smiling self lately but I think that I can see why!! You have a little "bit" too much on your plate there Melli!! I know there is no way to cut back either. Maybe you do need to go to 20 mg!! Who knows. I hope this all changes and soon. Sandy

    By Blogger Ramblins of a middle-aged goddess, at 5/30/2008 5:45 PM  

    Interesting post, great pictures, well done.

    By Blogger Daniel J Santos, at 5/30/2008 5:58 PM  

    The windmill turn it into a better photo.
    Have a nice weekend!

    By Blogger Maria, at 5/30/2008 7:41 PM  

    Honestly, it's a crabby time of year for moms. It's been stressful and hard here with kids getting ready to get out of school, MDO out, but us employees still working (in fact we're repainting every classroom - OMG does it look great, and we're only 1/2 way done!!). So i get you with stress and being a *b* with a short fuse.

    but if you notice and realize it's more than that - just the time of year, being busy, NO AC, etc., then it probably is more. but i'm hoping not. i'm hoping that the smelly closet, AC down and daily life are just adding up.

    By Blogger Unknown, at 5/30/2008 8:08 PM  

    Can't have you mean...by all means talk to your doc. I think a week at the beach is a good prescription. I know sweet giggles and baby kisses has done wonders for me.

    By Blogger Lazy Daisy, at 5/30/2008 8:18 PM  

    I love the first photo. It looks like a piece of art rather than a piece of machinery.

    Melli, since you always have such great posts about your grandchild, I want to invite you to check out my new meme that will start on Tuesday. It's called "Silly Monkey Stories."

    http://3garnetsn2sapphires.blogspot.com/2008/05/silly-monkey-stories-tuesday-meme.html

    Have a great weekend!!

    By Blogger Karen Coutu, at 5/31/2008 12:59 AM  

    Great angle there! And very clear sky! Happy Sky Watching!

    By Blogger  gmirage, at 5/31/2008 12:06 PM  

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