clean and clear

The pool.  Many gallons of shock and acid were used.  Many hours of running the filter were used.  Many thoughts of will it ever go from cesspool (the condition it was left in) to swimming pool (the current condition it is in) were thought.  Now to maintain for the weeks remaining until swimming season is done for the year.  Fun.  Not so much fun.  It's a fine balance, much like the pH.  So easy, so complex.  It makes my head swim.

on the horizon

It started on Friday night 9:00pm.  Sky darkened.  Opened up.  Lights flickered.  Power out.  Lightning, thunder.  Rain.  it continued throughout the night.  Power on about 4:45am.  Rain continued.  Stopped around 10:00am.  Sun ventured out.  Heated up.  Heat advisory.  Humid.  Dinner with friends.  Shopping.  Clouding up.  More storms.  Overnight.  Today sun, heat, picnic.  One week of packing boxes.  Next weekend is the move.  I am using bubble wrap.  (FUN!) 

art festival

After a second round of storms overnight, the sun was shining when I got up this morning.  Saturday morning is cleaning time.  Two hours later, headed out into the city.  The storm wreaked havoc, power outages, trees down citywide, guess we were lucky to still have electricity.  Ended up at the local art festival down by the river.  Lots of artists showing their work.  I ended up getting some fresh squeezed lemonade. 

weakened

(word play on weekend.)

Just like last weekend, storms moved through the area on Saturday night.  All around there were severe weather warnings except here in the city.  As the storm passed, it wasn't as threatening as it had been.  After it went on by, it built back up.  Shane, Doug, and I watched the storm while dining on a "Porky the Pie" pizza with "Hippie" crust.  Ham, Sausage, Pepperoni, Bacon, and Mushrooms on a whole wheat crust.  It was very tasty, very delicious, very decadent.  Afterward, we headed out for a movie (Shrek Forever After) and ice cream (Kit Kat Concrete Mixer).

Last Weekend Shane and I were at the pet store buying cat food and litter.  We always check out the kitties looking for homes while there.  There was an adorable Seal Point Siamese with slightly crossed eyes that caught both of our attention.  The next day we both admitted that he had really made quite an impression.  We went back to look at him again and he had just been adopted by a family with kids.  We both said we would have gotten him had he been there.  We spoke to the kitty adoption people about what a remarkable cat he was.  The woman took Shane's name and number.  Earlier this week, Shane got a phone call.  The cat was available if he wanted him.

His name is Buford.  He joined the household this weekend.

long week long weekend

The sun was/is out full force.  Temperature 70s, 80s.  The week seemed long, I really need to get a job.  It does help that I can get out in the yard and cultivate.  Memorial day weekend, great for running around.  Did laundry, pizza'd on Friday, got to the mall and bookstore today, Famous Dave's for ribs and chicken strips tonight oh, and sweet potato!  Tomorrow yard work, and more running.  Enjoy the weekend, enjoy the holiday!

harsh reality

Not so much harsh, not so much reality, almost a cruel joke.  One day shorts and a tee shirt.  The next day layers.  Cold.  Cold snap.  Frost and freeze warnings.  I will be taking all the plants and putting them in the garage to protect them.  Hot coffee flowing, keeping me warm.  Curled up on the couch, reading a book, TV on, mindless disaster movie showing.  Going out for dinner tonight, maybe catch a movie at the theater afterward.  Popcorn!  I just have to stay warm for the weekend, it's supposed to be back into the 70s by Monday again.

one moment in time

http://lens.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/04/30/readers-11/?ref=global-home

I read about this earlier in the week, so I decided to participate.  I slept in this morning, early morning (4:00am) thunderstorms woke me up, didn't fall back asleep until after 7:00am.  Had ten minutes to spare.  Got Shane to participate also.  Headed outside into the backyard with iPhones in hand.  I took several pictures, as did Shane.  One of the Moai, one of some potted plants, and one of Waffle watching us snap pictures at precisely 11:00am EDT.  I chose to submit the picture of Waffle, subtitled Waffle in the morning.  I will be checking the site out to see the mosaic as it is compiled.

birds of a feather

It rained. and rained. and rained.  and rained some more.  The house was being shown.  Packed up the kitties and took them on a road trip.  Across state lines.  Into Michigan.  To buy flowers.  To buy a Moai statue.  There were large parrots in the tropical section.  One was off by itself, gray, with red tail feathers.  He started clucking.  I started clucking.  He said hello.  I said hello.  I named him Clucker.  He clucked some more.  I clucked some more.  He moved closer, clucking, bobbing.  I liked him.  Said our goodbyes, clucked, got flora and moai, loaded up the car, headed back.  Stopped at Target along the way, grocery shopped, new bathroom accessories, cds, candles, throw rug.  All the while it rained.

under and over

Have been under the weather the last few days, bad cold.  Started in late, late Wednesday evening, came on fast, by morning I was congested and wallowing.  Had to run out that morning to get some medicine, in the cold damp rain, stayed home through today.  Am getting over the cold now, just a lingering trace, feeling much much better than I had.  Went for breakfast and shopping and a nice Sunday drive.  Weather had a cold for a couple of days too, getting over the 60 degree mark again though.   I like that.

down the bunny trail

hippity hoppity

Guess who I saw while on a walk through the neighborhood last night?  Happy Easter.

the last week

Up to the sun, mountains out the window, breakfast at the eagle's club, off to A Mountain, hilly winding roads, cactus, an errant road runner, Old Tucson Studios, more sun, more hilly winding roads.  Cool night.

Eggs, bacon, toast, sunscreen, Zoo, casino, cool night. 

Breakfast, Price is Right, fortune cookie, Mt Lemmon, rain, fog, sleet, snow, altitude, nerves, rain and coffee, cool night.

Morning sun, bottled water, ghost town, border town, mining town, trail mix, long drive, cool night. 

Eggs, bacon, raisin toast, strikes, spares, gutter balls, hilly winding roads, A Mountain, Target, coffee, cool night. 

Eggs, bacon, toast, wild life, gift shops, Moai, salad, steak, chicken, slots, cool night. 

Cool morning, sun, luggage, ticket counter, security, boarding gate . . .