Possible Salt Lake Trip

Just to keep all in 'the loop!' Mom will NOT be returning from Salt Lake tomorrow. She will be staying at least another week. There are issues with her heart. She will be admitted to the hospital on Monday for testing. Depending on what is decided I may run to Salt Lake to either help Diane out or to relieve her so she can come home. [I'll have a tough time talking into THAT, I'm sure!!!] At this time, Mom's homecoming is not expected until NEXT weekend. As soon as I know more, I'll tell all!

Love to all! Shar, I hope all is well with you and your little family!

Ever get the feeling--you've 'pissed off' the entire world?

Sorry, but this might be considered another 'car post!' In fact it was kinda funny. As I wrote, I wasn't entirely happy with the car loan. I decided to take the papers into to the Credit union for them to have a 'look see!' The loan was for 6.33 interest and the Credit union will do it for 5.25 interest. I've been with this Credit Union for 'going on' 30 years. Ok, first off, the gal at the 'Union' was ticked because the financing had already been done when she had TOLD me that the Union would finance me. Second, the gal at the dealership was ticked because she loses her 'bit' for getting me the financing that best suited the dealership. Third, I'll only save around 5 dollars on the monthly payments. ALMOST, makes me wish I hadn't bothered. However, I'm still happy with my Credit Union, I hadn't liked dealerships BEFORE my present experiences, AND I will save 360.00 or so, in INTEREST! I HATE PAYING INTEREST! This is beginning to feel A LOT like the last time I bought a car. No wonder any thinking person HATES dealerships, they ALWAYS have their own 'best interests' at heart!!!!! I certainly HOPE I have better luck with the 'Service' department! [by the by, the gal at the Union wasn't rude or anything, pretty sweet actually!]

Well, it's off to shop I go! I still have some Halloween shopping. The BEST part--I'm using Breezy's Money!!!

I love my kids!!!

Brandon, you make me laugh! Isn't it great that we have memories we can share! Thad gave you the Toyota, Bridget got the Spectrum [that she WRECKED!] AND the Nova. Bryon bought his Mazda himself [which he likes to remind me of] HOWEVER, I DID give him the THUNDERBIRD! [he just didn't want it, so I gave it away!] So I suppose Breane is indeed entitled to a car. I do like your idea Brandon. Maybe, I should give her a car BUT---there is no 'hard and fast' rule about what KIND of car. I KNOW I'll get her a 20-year-old PLIG RIG! I'll bet she'd LOVE that! Lesson to be learned here---'be careful what you ask for!!!!!!'

Shopping at Wal-Mart--In CEDAR City!

I kept saying to the girls today that I wanted to go shopping at Wal-Mart. They ignored me until I told them 'I want to go shopping at Wal-Mart---In CEDAR!' They didn't get it! So let me spell it out. 'I WANT TO DRIVE!' Even I am shocked by this. I've HATED to drive- FOREVER! I hate to think that the whole thing was, 'I HATE to drive the olds.' Last night when Bryon went with me to Wal-Mart [In St. George] I never even considered letting him drive. It would be super if I could enjoy driving. Breane seems to want to learn to drive, NOW! I hope the Bradster really will teach her. I don't mind the idea of her driving the Nissan AFTER she's already learned to drive. I hope that I don't get too bad about this car but I probably will. The person with the most influence with me is TOTALLY anal about HIS cars! This should be fun! By the by, does anyone know where I can get a good shopvac, cheap????,

Shop Vac!

Does anyone know where I can get a shop vac CHEAP! I don't mean a cheap shop vac. just one I don't spend alot for. This is the reason- I will want to vacuum the new car pretty often and the house vac doesn't work real well for the car. [in fact it doesn't work real well- period!] That wasn't so bad with the olds. but now--- well you see, I was HORRIBLY embarrassed to 'trade in' the olds. because it looked TERRIBLE. [I was grateful to get the 1,325.00 for it.] I wasn't simply that it wasn't running all that good it also had not been maintained well the past few years. I NEVER want to feel like that again!

HALLOWEEN! D--- I'll be glad to see this holiday! Why? This year it seems it has been one HORROR film after the other. But--after Saturday night, ALL BETS ARE OFF! No more horror films until NEXT Halloween! Yeah!

Men--How do they do that?

I would say that 'I'm the proud owner of a Brand New [09] Nissan Versa!' That would be a lie. With over 12,000 still owed on it, I guess Bank of America is the owner. They're just going to let me drive it for a measly 210.00 a month. I'm not crazy about the loan so I'll probably refinance at a future date. I AM Crazy about the car!!! LOVE that little thing. It is a Arctic Blue hatchback! I'm scared to death to drive it [remember I HAVE been driving a car EVERYONE wants to hit for ten years now.] Breezy's great! She keeps telling me I'm doing fine. She likes the car, probably because the fact that I bought it today and NOT on Monday like I thought I would, means she walked away with I blue Ipod! She says she got it free! FREE MY ---! I'll bet I pay for that and then some. She got the Ipod because she sat through the WHOLE ordeal with me and didn't 'cut out early' like some people! [Dennis] Getting to the point--[finally] Dennis kept telling me that I shouldn't buy the first thing I liked and THEN---As Soon as I said I liked [loved] the car, he went in there and starting fighting for me to get it. He got the payment from 299.00 down to 200.00 and then WALKED out on me!???? What???? WAIT--I don't know how to do this!!!! The reason the payment is 210.00 was because I let myself be talked into some sort of protection warranty that they put protection on the inside and outside of the car. It should help it wear better. We will see!
I LOVE MY LITTLE ARCTIC BLUE HATCHBACK!!!!

Discouraged!!!!!!!

Ever have one of those LIFETIMES when you feel totally discouraged? Watch out! Tonight I'm the 'Mistress of Doom and Gloom!' Car shopping has become an 'also ran--' It's like,'What makes me think I deserve better than an 11-year-old car that someone used as a parking spot' or 'Why would I be offered a seat just because I made a special effort to visit someone' or---oh well, you get the picture. I HATE it when I'm like this. One thing life has taught me is that if you want to be offended, you'll have plenty of opportunity. So you just pick yourself up and move along [quickly!!! so someone doesn't hit you!] However, I may be driving the 'olds' for a bit yet as I've lost all desire to car shop. At least for now. I hope all is well with each of you. Oh by the by, not feeling at all well! I hope it's just a cold and not the flu or something.

I'm going to watch a movie with the roommates. It's about a robot. 'Wal-E or something. Angie lent it to us. I hope it's good.

Car shopping--can we say, FUN!!!

Car shopping today. What fun? that was. We walked all over 4 or 5 car lots, just to see what was 'out there!' Good news, I can afford a 'brand new car' if---I'm not TOOOO picky about the 'extras.' I've been making a list. It is sort of fun to write what I want and then write what I'll settle for. For instance, I WANT a sunroof, but I HAVE to have power windows and locks! See what I mean, and I haven't even test driven anything yet. There is a Toyota that I really like, a Honda and a Ford. The Toyota looks like a box [I know, it surprised me too that I liked it] but it is totally cute. If I like it when it's been test driven, it will be in the running as I could get a brand new one. The Honda Civics were great but I'd have to get used. I did see a Malibu and Focus that I liked. As you can tell, I'm not shopping High End. What I really need is something dependable that gets good gas mileage. It will be interesting what I end up with. Sopping on Sunday was great, no pushy sales people but I didn't get to drive anything so I've got a lot to do still. Hope I'm sane by the time we are through???

Happy Birthday Brynna

The grandkids were totally cute last night. I can't believe Brynna is two already. After watching them I decided that for a two-year-old all you need is a bunch of helium filled balloons. What fun they had. It was great seeing everyone again. [Rachel's Family--totally nice people!] Brandon came by after the party and we had a lovely visit. The boys were teasing Bre before she left with her friend. Poor Breane!!

Getting Mom and Diane's Christmas to them early was a lot of fun. They were both so sweet about it. Since the thing I really REALLY wanted to do, is now done, I'm thinking that I might do Christmas different this year. For many a year I've planned some kind of family Christmas, first when the kids were little, and later, to get them all together for a family time. I think I might let all that family stuff be done by someone else and I'll just go along for the ride this year. See what the season brings and simply enjoy whatever I do do. Christmas can be so stressful, what with the gift giving and activities. I guess I'm ready for a truly 'laid-back' Christmas this year. Time will tell if it turns out that way or not. Breane is making it easy, all she wants are 'cute' socks. Now THAT I can do!!

Burn my butt----

Breezy HATES me. I'm afraid this is true. I can think of no other explanation for why she'd throw boiling water on my 'backside.' [ok BUTT!] I'm minding my own business, leaning over to put a pan I'd just cleaned [one SHE had gotten dirty]in the pan cupboard, when suddenly my 'butt is burning! She [Breane] was removing a glass from the microwave that she'd been heating water in for tea. She sticks her thumb in it to see if the water was hot enough. Oh yes, it WAS hot enough, in fact it was scalding. She jerks her hand and the glass tips and boiling water ends up on my 'backside.' [ok, BUTT!] I was so shocked!!! When I realize what has happened, I'm laughing and swearing all in the SAME breathe. I tell you, that'll get your blood pumping. I was just about to leave for work so the first hour I'm there my bottom is still stinging. Of course I told ANYONE who'd listen what had happened. I wouldn't be at all surprised if all Bre's co-workers wore oven mitts on their bottoms tomorrow. I believe I will. As you can imagine, a day that starts like that doesn't get a whole lot better!!!!

Here we go again---

Yes indeed, dear ones, I need your help! Since my recent accident I've decided I no longer wish to drive the OLDS. [in fact I don't even want to be in the same State with it!] How I'm going to pay for a new car remains to be seen but for now, it's Car shopping time. Now please keep in mind that this is one 'Granny' who wants to look like a 'hot lady' so Sedans, SUV's, and Minivans are out, O-U-T---Out![I DID my time!] Please tell me what appeals to you so that while I'm shopping I can look at those makes and models. I could use all the help I can get. The only car I've sat in so far had a previous driver who was careless with lit cigarettes. 'You want me to pay 20 thousand for this?' I'll bet the salesman can still hear me laughing. [the way he did when I said I wanted 0% financing.] As you see, I really do need help. So please send your suggestions my way, they will be appreciated!

RACH____ The pictures are really REALLY fun to see! What cute Kids and Grandkids I have!!!!

Thanks RACHEL!

Just wanted to thank you all for your sympathy comments about my 'brush with death!'[o.k.,o.k. that is a 'bit' much] Oh wait, only RACHEL commented. Well, thank you Rachel, as for the rest of you----No, just kidding, I love you all. I am feeling a bit better today just not looking forward to dealing with this new problem. I figure, I can't do anything about it before Monday----life goes on.
I'm trying to clean-up this mess I fondly call 'home' but I'm being a bit slow about it. Let me think, who can I blame this on---oh yeah, DENNIS! No really, it is his fault! Here I am, with the holidays on their way, and all the chaos that involves, so what does Dennis do??? Yep, he did! Started a completely new project. The one room in my house that was pretty organized and THAT'S the one he decides to mess with. He [bless him] bought me an ironing unit. This is one of those cupboards that goes into the wall. Of course you have to cut the wall in order to install it. When this is done it will be SUPER but for now---[f.y.i. Brandon-Dennis ALMOST gave it to you to install in your home--you OWE me son!] I keep telling myself that when I can iron and then just close the cupboard it will be so very nice [and it will] Guys---ya gotta love um!

Why ME!?!?

Please don't misunderstand, I'm sick about the motorcyclist being injured! This is what happened. I was buying veggies at Costco, Dennis calls, I sit in my car and talk with him. I get OFF the phone, [Thank GOODNESS I'll NEVER talk and Drive again!!!] I put my car in gear, and pull out into traffic. I get all the way to Home Depot and a motorcyclist pulls out, making a RIGHT hand turn, crosses one lane of traffic, and takes out the side of the olds. Yes, he was injured and yes I feel TERRIBLE about that. What I don't 'GET' is why he was so insistent that it was MY fault. As I stood on the side of the rode and was grilled by the 'police' I knew there was NOTHING I could have done. Even if I'd managed to get into the turning lane, he still would have hit me, he was at full throttle. I am home now and quite 'shakey' but I'm sure I'll be alright. I just wish that I didn't have to pick up Breane in a few minutes. I SO don't want to drive right now. What I wouldn't give to call Briddy and ask her to do it. Oh my, I AM a baby! [f.y.i. I did NOT receive a citation!] I think the gentleman will be o.k. but he did hit his head. He kept saying he was o.k. so I told the Police that he was holding his head when I got out of my car. He did end up going to the hospital, I just got word from the police that he seemed to be o.k. I sure hope that is the case. The bad thing is that this is the SAME side of the car that had to be repaired not 2 years ago. Maybe, I won't bother, just get a new car. I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY!!!

Bryon-ya gotta love him!!!!!

Bryon's cell phone doesn't work. Why!??? Because he was using it to TEXT while taking a SHOWER! That one is a real Brain-e-act! I told him, 'I was going to ask Dennis if he might have an old one you could get activated until your contract is up, but not now!' 'Why mom?' Oh I see it all now, Dennis asks HOW Bryon's cell phone got broken? um, well, you see, 'THE DOG ATE IT!!!' That probably wouldn't work as these days we keep the dog in an urn. I thought that I'd topped it all when I flushed my cell phone down the toilet, but even that is understandable compared to this!!!!!

Breezy talked me into watching 'The Village' tonight. October, horror, you know the deal. The movie was quite good. That really surprised me as I hate horror movies. I refuse to watch them anytime but October and only then because Breezy's pleads! My kids, you gotta love um!!!!

I need to move!!!

Yep, I've decided the only way to get away from traditional St. George activities is to move. Last month it was the 'Dixie Round-up, [I've never been- even though I've lived here my entire life-and that's been ever so long!] this month, it's the Marathon. I really HATE the Marathon! It's not a BAD activity, UNLESS you work at a motel. There is a reason that it is my least favorite weekend of the whole year. I wonder if they will EVER decide that Marathon Sunday [which is usually General Conference Sunday] and Senior Games Sunday should NOT be on the SAME Sunday. It's always a lot of work and as usual our 15 room motel decided to stripe their bedding today [they want it clean for the Marathon] that wouldn't be so bad if they didn't turn right around and stripe it again on Sunday so it will be clean for the Seniors. How is it that I wash more bedding for that motel than I do for Coral Hills. Hey all, if you want to stay at a motel with CLEAN, CLEAN, clean bedding, stay at Dixie Palm. Just be warned, that bedding is CURSED!!!! [I curse it every time it comes through the Laundry!]

Breezy and I plan to clean -up the back yard tomorrow and put up Halloween decorations. [No Bridget-I HAVEN'T put them up yet!] I hope you all enjoy Marathon Saturday as much as I plan to. Love to all