BBQ Dilema

Our BBQ died this weekend. Right before we put ribs on. TRAGIC!!! For the last couple of years we have been using an electric BBQ. I prefer the smell of the briquettes....but it takes so long. And the gas BBQ is really quick. When we went to the store to pick another out....that is what we were looking at. How to choose?

You would think that they would have some kind of hybrid by now. One that can use both gas and briquettes. NOPE. We ended up buying one small gas and one small briquette. It was just too difficult of a decision....and we wanted both. We were also in a hurry to get home because the ribs were calling our names.

Late dinner.....but so worth it :D

Saturdays

I remember when weekends used to be day trips. We were all over the place. I have a hard time believing that there is any time to do that kind of stuff now. Saturdays have become so sacred to Dan and I. It is the only time that we get just to us. But, we always seem to be doing something other than playing. I think that needs to change.

Pipperoni's

Tonight we are making our pizza. I have missed it. I crave it and NO OTHER pizza place can satisfy that craving. What we wouldn't do for a pizza oven :D

Warmer

I love this time of year. I get up in the morning and open all the windows in the house. I can turn off the heater and just let the house rest. Winter can get so stuffy. Someone is mowing their lawn so the scent of fresh grass will permeate the home. It is so calming to me :D

Picture of happiness

There are somethings that can make me smile no matter what mood I am in. This is one of them. Especially when it is in my yard :D

Ambien strikes again....

I have too many stories about this medication. But, it works and I don't mind being supervised while I take it:D At least this time wasn't a hair cut.

I woke up the next morning and found that I had started reading a new book. I remember finishing one the night before. But, I don't remember getting a new one and starting it. I was already 45 pages into it. Usually I just have to back track four or five pages. Not this time. The character names were familiar....but, I didn't catch any of the story line. I had to start over from the beginning. 45 pages!!! At least the book is interesting enough to read over again:D

I'm a Costco snob!!

A while ago a friend of mine wrote on her blog about Costco accepting food stamps now. I have to admit...I didn't think I was the kind of person that would think that was a problem.

I was very wrong.

We went on Saturday. I knew it would be busy. But...lets face it....Costco busy is easy to tolerate. Again...I was wrong. The first weekend of the month, and the day before super bowl.....BAD IDEA. I seriously was so uncomfortable the entire time. It was chaos. I actually had the fear that I was going to be mugged. The clientele were a completely different type of people. People who didn't care that they were messing up the store. Costco is usually in order. I found so many things that had been picked up in one place and discarded in a completely different area. I have to admit...I almost don't want to go back. I know that is impossible....but....I will be choosing my days carefully that is for sure.

I didn't even realize that I had chosen to shop in places that were 'upper class'. I'm embarrassed with my attitude. And so shaken that I had to share.

Lady Kestra of Bella

1999 - 2010

We lost one of our dearest companions today. Kestra has always had heart problems and seizures. Last night she had a doozy. It lasted almost an hour. She never quite came out of it. There was a lot of neurological damage. They think she might have had a stroke too.

It was a very difficult day. And she passed away in my arms. She was my truest friend, my sentinel, personal body guard...and my nurse. She never left my side. Wherever I was...she was close by. I am very happy that I was there for her when she needed me. She is no longer suffering. And ours is just beginning. She was the best dog. I've never met her equal. I will never forget her.