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Saturday, November 7th 2009

6:55 AM

Saturday

                                                                                
Good Saturday morning to you.  There's a lovely mist moving across the lake just now.  I plan on doing a bit of housework, then go pick up Jessie and bring her down for a visit and a walk. 
Richard is having fun at the coast. It's windy there, but he has special outfits that keep him toasty warm.  The fishing wasn't so great yesterday, but the water wasn't rough.  They will be out there again today.
So have a good one.  Enjoy your weekend.  Catch you in the morning.  Over and Out!

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Friday, November 6th 2009

6:08 AM

Hurray! Problem solved!

                                                                                                              
Good morning.  I'm up early.  Richard and Don took off for the coast yesterday evening.  So, at 5:30 AM, Dixie decided it was time for me to get up and feed her.  She would not pull such a stunt with Rich.  Hmm...
Anyway, here I sit.  Dixie is with me, only she's gone back to sleep, of course.
Well, I told you yesterday about my plan for Thanksgiving with Richard's family, which, this year, only includes us and my MIL.  We were going to recommend a restaurant in Greensboro to take her to because I was not going to do a dinner.  No way.  As it turned out, I received the November newsletter from Yancey House Restaurant in Yanceyville.  And guess what?  They are doing an outstanding Thanksgiving meal on Turkey Day.  Now, Gracie has eaten there only once, but loved it, as do we.  So, as I'm sure you have figured out by now, we are dining there on Thanksgiving Day.  We are also inviting Aunt Rose to go with us.  I will drive up and pick up Gracie and Rose and bring them here.  We'll visit for a bit and then head to the restaurant.  After all is done, Richard will drive them back home.  By splitting the driving, we'll each be on the road for only an hour and 40 minutes. 
I am so happy this has worked out this way.  Gracie was thrilled to be going to Yancey House. 
Dot and Fay, thanks for sending your good thoughts my way. 
All right.  Have lovely Friday.  Catch you later.  Over and Out!

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Thursday, November 5th 2009

6:31 AM

Heading up to visit Gracie today

                                                                                    
Good morning.  No editing today.  Like I said earlier, we go visit Gracie today for lunch.  I had a nice visit with my dad yesterday.  We saw his dermatologist, had lunch at Ruby Tuesday, and came back to his apartment for coffee. 
Today, we'll nail down what to do about Thanksgiving.  I don't do this holiday for Richard's family.  I handle Christmas.  Someone else has to be responsible for Turkey Day.  This year, no one is stepping up to the plate.  My BIL and SIL are going to be out of town.  There will only be the three of us.  So.., my suggestion is to pick Gracie up and go out to a really nice restaurant, one that she likes, for a wonderful meal.  I really don't know how this will go over with her, but the bottom line is this: no Thanksgiving Day at Judy's house.  Sorry.  I will be having my family in over the weekend. 
So wish me luck.  I'll let you know what conspires tomorrow.  Have a good one. Over and Out!

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Wednesday, November 4th 2009

6:28 AM

On the road today and tomorrow

                                                          
I'll be leaving fairly early this morning to drive to Burlington to take Dad to his doctor's appointment.  We'll have lunch, hopefully someplace like Mimi's, and I'll return home. 
Yesterday was a nice day.  I did some major editing in the morning.  Around noon, I drove up to Joy's,  picked up Jessie, and brought her down for a visit and a walk.  I walked Dixie as well.  The day was very pleasant for that.  The temperature was warm but not hot.  The sun was out, the sky was that pretty autumn blue.  Nice. 
All right.  Have a good Wednesday.  Over and Out!

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Tuesday, November 3rd 2009

6:52 AM

A foggy start

                                                                                          
I don't mean I'm foggy; it's foggy outside on the lake at the moment.  Thick as pea soup.  Hm.., I need to make a pot of that, along with some cornbread muffins. 
I had a good morning yesterday editing.  Hoping for the same today.  Looks like a good afternoon to walk.  I'll see. 
All right, that's about it.  Tomorrow, I head to Burlington to go with Dad to a doctor's appointment.  Thursday, we head to High Point to have lunch with my MIL, Gracie.  We'll be discussing Thanksgiving plans.  Wish me luck on that. 
Have a great day.  Take care.  Over and Out!

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Monday, November 2nd 2009

6:25 AM

Enjoying the time change

                                                                                
Good Monday morning.  I'm up early and ready to get to work.  I have 3 days this week for editing.  That's better than last week.  Soon, I'll have to take a break to do my online Christmas shopping.  It will be here before you know it. 
All right.  We had a nice time yesterday with Dad.  We sat in the sun room and talked, read, and in between, I watched Dad and Richard take naps.  Lunch at Chaney's was wonderful. 
Have a great day.  Catch you tomorrow.  Over and Out!

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Sunday, November 1st 2009

6:02 AM

And now on to the next holiday

                                                
Good morning.  We had a great time at Don and Joy's last evening.  Richard wore his scream mask and scared nobody, except, maybe Della, the dog.  We wouldn't allow him to wear it around Tyler, who is only 5. 
We ordered pizza, sipped wine, ate a bunch of snacks we didn't need, and watched a scary movie or two.  We saw only 2 trick-or-treaters, the 2 grand kids. 
Now, the fun is over.  No more Halloween until next year.  It's hard to believe it's November 1st already. 
Dad is coming up today.  I will drive down and pick him up.  Richard will take him home.  We'll sat and visit, have coffee, and go to Cheney's for a early lunch.  I'm looking forward to it.
So have a lovely Sunday.  Stay out of the leftover Halloween candy.  See you tomorrow.  Over and Out!

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Saturday, October 31st 2009

8:28 AM

Happy Holloween!!

                                                                
Happy, Happy Halloween!  These guys look ready.  This evening, Richard and I are going to Don and Joy's.  We are going to have pizza and other goodies.  We'll find a scary movie to watch.  I can't wait! 
I hope you have a great holiday.  Catch you tomorrow. 
                                                                                            
                        

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Friday, October 30th 2009

7:26 AM

Friday! A passage from UnSeen

                                                                                 
Halloween is almost here.  Just a reminder.  We don't get any trick-or-treaters here on the lake.  I miss that. 
Being a former schoolteacher, I can imagine what today will be like in the elementary schools; a fun day for the kids, a test of patience for the teachers. 
All right.  I may go pick up Jess today.  There's only a chance of drizzle this morning, and the temperature is going to stay around 66.  Sounds like a good day for walking/hiking. 
So have a good one.  Here's a bit from UnSeen.  Over and Out!
UnSeen:

I slipped on a patch of ice but managed not to fall.  Clutching the books, I moved away from the bunkhouse as quickly as I could.  When I reached the steps of my home, I bounded up them, never looking back until I was safely inside, with a locked storm between me and the outside world.  

The porch lights remained on at the bunkhouse.  For the briefest of moments I saw something move; the Shadow stepped into the light.  I blinked and it was gone. 

“Dinner’s on,” called my mother.  My appetite had evaporated, as had the Shadow. 

Later, when I got the chance, I called Brooke and Jordan.  We all agreed I had to talk to Mrs. Peach as soon as possible.  My opportunity came the next morning. 

“Pork balls and Sauerkraut,” Mrs. Peach announced as she entered the kitchen waving a piece of paper in her hand.  “Vera made it famous forty years ago at the county fair.”

My father patted his firm stomach.  “You are going to be the ruin of me, Peach.”

“I doubt that.”  Mrs. Peach smiled and helped herself to a cup of coffee.  

Minutes later, we were alone.  I wasted no time.  “I have an odd sort of question,” I said.  “Promise not to laugh.” 

“What’s on your mind, dear?”

I took a deep breath.  “Do you know anything about the bunkhouse being haunted?” 

Mrs. Peach sat her coffee cup down on the table and took the seat next to me.  We could hear Avery and my mother talking and laughing upstairs.  We didn’t have long.  “What’s wrong, Autumn?  Are the lights still going out?”

I shook my head.  “No, ma’am, it’s worse than that.”  I quickly told her about seeing the Shadow for the first time, the night it looked at me through the porch window, and a few nights ago, when it scratched at the bunkhouse door and rattled the doorknob, and finally, last evening, when, as I was leaving the bunkhouse, I heard chuckling and saw the Shadow standing at the end of the porch. 

“Oh, dear,” said Mrs. Peach.  “Vera’s ghost was real.”




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Thursday, October 29th 2009

7:32 AM

A late start

                                                                                              
Oh, my.  Let me make this short.  I overslept.  It's 7:30!  I need to get to work. 
Yesterday was great.  I drove to Burlington and had lunch with my cousin, at Ruby Tuesdays.  Love that salad bar.  Then, I dropped in on Dad for a cup of coffee.  He's fine.  And on my way home, I stopped by to visit Joy, Della, and Jessie.  Jess is healing nicely.  No itching and scratching.  The bald spot is growing fur.  Yea!
All right.  Have a lovely day.  The temperature here is 50 degrees and supposed to reach 70.  We're turned the air conditioner back on.  See you tomorrow.  Over and Out!

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