Finally, found my photos and can now download them

Photo of my "Poster Boy" Stephen in the REI window in downtown Seattle.  Just in time for the holidays.  Of course you cannot see Stephen's face but I'd recognize those legs anywhere.  Besides, he told me it was him.  Stephen joined REI while still in college, after graduation he stayed with them in Austin, TX. and after he and Lisa were married, they were transferred to Oregon. Three months after arriving in Oregon and settling in, they were moved to Seattle and have been there now almost 24 years.  Stephen has climbed the ladder and fortunately done very well for himself.  Good work ethics, long hours and determination has made Stephen a very valuable employee.  Good work Son.  Keep it up. 

Aggraviated!

WHAT A F****** MESS.  I was told that Windows 8 was great and I should have it.  Sooo, I ordered it and had it downloaded several days ago.  Since then my computer life has been Hell!  It's horrible!  I called iYogi today and had them try to uninstall it and replace it with my windows 7 - no avail.  Now I cannot load any photos from my telephone to this program and thus, no photos for my blogs.  Will have to contact iYogi again when I have an hour or 2 to rectify the situation.  Be warned, UNLESS you are really computer savvy - STAY AWAY from Windows 8!

Blessings

The very best  wishes to all for a Happy Thanksgiving.  Let us not take for granted all that we are blessed with, health, family, friends, opportunities and Peace.  Enjoy the day and be grateful. 

Jury Duty

Closing out this week before Thanksgiving, I was called to be a good citizen and have jury duty.  I'm never chosen and have had my share of trips to the courthouse without being a juror.  This was to be a criminal case and I was seated (after a shuffle of the jury inquiries) as number 50 out of  69 possible jurors.  I knew my chances were nill.  After a "charge to the panel" the process began with both the district attorney and defense attorneys speaking.  By 1:00 p.m. they had seated a jury and I was excused.  Donated my $10 to the Montgomery Co. Animal Adoption group and left.  It was a beautiful day though and I walked around downtown Conroe.  So many new shops, restaurants and theaters are now open.  The town has been reborn and it's nice.  I must make plans to spend some time in downtown Conroe on "small business Saturdays".  After of course I first go to downtown Montgomery.  Being a considerate citizen I like to support out local (really local, not big brand stores) stores and share a few $$$'s with them.

To all my Monkey friends

November is inspection sticker time for Mz Beauty.  We stopped by Grease Monkey today and I thought this new addition to their lobby was so cute I had to photo it.  I've used them for various little things, like inspections, filling my tires with air, etc. The guys are always nice and cold drinks and coffee are available and free.  Plus, they are fast, thorough and efficient.  Can't beat that, in and out in about 20 minutes.  Did not take a 'nanna tho, I like them, they do not like me.  Sigh....

Wonderful day in The Garden

ExPats luncheon at the Vintage Garden on Thursday.  A lovely old cottage in the heart of Montgomery, with tiny tea pots, cups, old-fashioned art and "stuff".  Totally like stepping back in time for the day.  Added plus, we all were looking good and had our best manners in step.  Although we were small in numbers, so many were out of town or taking time to do whatever they need to do for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Food was lovely and served on china plates.  A real treat and I will personally go there again to enjoy and savor the moment.

Fall mums

Several years ago when I had the energy, my little backyard had a lovely garden area.  It was full of autumn mums, sunflowers, amaryllis, and various other plants that I would plant.  Doing a little cleanup on my patio this afternoon I went down the steps to the little garden area and lo and behold, lots of pretty little mums were blooming.  Decided to cut a few stems and enjoy in the house. I am sure they will freeze back the first time we have some really colder weather but until that time, I'll keep some in the house. 

Every once in a while.......

Some one will say something that makes me stop, think, and take notice .....at our lunch bunch on Tuesday, in one of our conversations re: issues that we talk about and not wanting to discuss the upcoming  election results - one person said

 

"YOU'RE WEALTHY WHEN YOU'RE HEALTHY "

 

Hello - wake up call....how true, how true, how true.....

From Dr. Oz, talk shows, magazines, books, ads on television, we all think about our health.  What we do about it is usually a different thing.  We go about our daily lives saying "today I will eat healthy" "today I will exercise" "today I will have only one drink, one piece of chocolate" one, one, one. 

My New Year's Resolutions were the same and in retrospect, I think I have done a pretty good job of following up, except on Tuesday when I have a caffeine Diet Coke. 

My point really - think about it - "You're wealthy when you're healthy"...that's the best of all possible worlds.  Not much more can touch that.