Antique Rose

Happy New Year

2012-01-02T10:58:00.000-08:00

Hello,

It has been some time since I wrote on this blog, but I just didn't feel like it. I guess everyone gets writer's block at times, seems mine lasted way too long!!

Had a nice Thanksgiving, seems like the time went so quickly it was Christmas!! I did get my decorations out, but ever so slowly!!! Perhaps this year I will begin in November and be ready!!!

Went to our daughters house for Christmas, it was a noisy, happy time. Granddaughter was home from College, which was nice. Our grandson recently out of the service was there as well. I heard from most of my chicks around the country, so that made it special. I hope to check in more often this new year. Hoping all blogging friends had a nice Christmas. Did you get that special something you wanted? I had a surprise from hubby, a beautiful ring. He got golf stuff. I hope he gets to play for many more years!!

A sad note, one of my friends died just before Christmas. She was one classy lady, and will be missed. Till next time. Antique Rose

Happy Fall Everyone

2011-10-26T18:20:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone, haven't been on for awhile. Busy with trips, and going here and there. Time just gets away from me!! It's that time of the year, boutiques, open houses, and fall holidays. Can't believe that it is almost Halloween!! We don't have many trick or treaters as schools, churches, and malls have things for the young people and most of the little ones go there. I miss the little ones in their cute costumes. Bought candy just in case, but likely will be stuck with most of it, but as always, get the good stuff, so we can munch occasionally!

Will go to a jewelry party this coming Saturday. That should be fun! The fall/winter catalog is out. This is at my daughter's home, so will see the grands too!! Last week my husband and I went to Yosemite. My first time, second for my hubby. It was a nice trip, and although I enjoyed seeing the park, I enjoyed our side trips to small towns even more!! Got to look for treasures,found a few of course!! Till next time, Antique Rose

Trips

2011-10-10T18:11:00.000-07:00

Our trip to the Botanical Gardens was really nice. The grounds were divided into sections from different parts of the globe. We went to most of them in the time that we were allowed and the docent took us too. It had been predicted that it would rain heavy all day, so we the hardy, prepared, wore our coats and brought umbrellas. But the gods were with us, and we only had a few sprinkles and had a wonderful day of walking, talking, laughing and lunch together on the grounds. We had a wonderful bus driver, who drove so smoothly, we forgot that we were on the freeways!!! Not one miscue and we arrived and left at the appointed times. I hope to go back someday in the spring when things are in bloom.

Tomorrow our Antique Club is going on a trip. That should be fun as well. It rained today, so am hoping it is a clear day tomorrow. We will be inside for the most part, but these ladies are older and hopefully there will be no falls because of rainy streets!!! Stay tuned, treasures are out there to be found!!! Antique Rose

Life

2011-09-26T18:21:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I spent Saturday with friends and family of a dear friend. She passed away on Sept 12Th. I will miss her mischievous blue eyes and wicked humor!!! She put on an act that she was one tough lady, but those who knew her, know that she was a softie!!! She is now looking down on us and smiling, no longer in any pain, and I am sure cracking a few jokes with the man on high!!! Another friend and I had been going to see her and she knew we cared and we did our best to make her days happier.

I am proud to say I have been good and walking Monday through Friday like a good ole gal. :=) I take the weekends off and don't feel one bit guilty!!! I still go to the senior center and put several hours in each day, after said walk. I have made so many friends there, it is actually fun, not work!!! With bingo thrown in a couple times twice a month, it keeps a lady busy. Not to say I don't do other things. I have cut back on buying so much, at the various thrift,collectible and antique places. Not a bit of room left to fill, so am in process of eliminating and clearing out some of the stuff I have!!! I like so many different things, it is hard to decide which to keep and which to get rid of. :-( But I am working on it.I have given the bingo gals stuff to use for prizes, so that is good, still have more to go!! Must get some of this done before the rainy season, as boxes sit on the patio.

On Sunday, my husband and I went to our son's house and had a lovely dinner. He is a good cook, and even made apple pie for dessert!! Yum, yum!! We will go there for Thanksgiving this year. That will give my daughter a rest as she usually has it at her house. Of course we will bring food as well. There will be one less at the Thanksgiving table, as the elder daughter of said daughter has gone off to college.

My son recently moved to Santa Cruz, where he loves it, even though he has a long commute now. He has less allergies there, plus has always loved the ocean!!!! His son that just got out of the service is living there as well as his daughter. He said he felt "joy" having them with him, so we are doubly happy for him!! Having a great girlfriend is good too! :-)

This month was my father's birthday, he would have been 99 and I have no doubt that he would have lived to 100 if my Mom had not got sick and he had to be separated from her!! They had been married for 72 years, and were like two peas in a pod, not having been a part before her illness. My husband and I have a few years to reach that long, but did celebrate our 51St this year~!!!And they said it wouldn't last!!!!!! Hopefully he will be playing golf for some years to come!!!!

I have a trip coming up with the Garden Club, then the following week a trip with the Antique Club. Both should be fun and with different friends. What have you been doing lately?

Hope all are well and happy. Antique Rose

I'm Back. Time flies

2011-09-18T09:02:00.000-07:00

Hello, I can't believe that it has been so long since I wrote in this blog!!! I guess I have been busy!! Walking at the lake, volunteering at the senior center,etc. Had my grandson here three weeks while he was waiting to move to another town, he just got out of the army(six years), and we enjoyed his company! Anniversaries, just had my 51st in August, yes guess that means I am getting old! Summer get togethers, birthdays, wow the list goes on. I think I am back in the groove now, and will post weekly at least. At my age I forget some things if not written as they happen. My oldest granddaughter of my daughter has gone away to college, the next one is a junior in high school, it seems like they are all getting grown up at once!! Had a lovely dinner with daughter and family last evening and then to a jewelry party.Had fun, food was great, and best of all a good visit with my loves. Life is good. Antique Rose

This week's events.

2011-07-15T19:02:00.000-07:00

Hello, I have been very busy these past few days. Our son is moving, and we are cat sitting for a while, until he re locates. It took a bit getting used too her and visa versa. My Antique meeting/luncheon was good, and although it was my turn to just attend the meeting, I ended up doing the same as the past four years. The gal who was to start doing that job had jury duty, so once more I was it!! It all turned out quite nice, so I was glad for that. I took a day off of going to the senior center to give my grand daughters a lesson in pie crust/pie making. You can see the results in the above picture. They had fun doing the various steps, and loved it even more when they got to have a serving of the results!! "Ma" this is soooooo good when you get to eat the pie when it is warm!!!! Usually they get to eat it the next day. They liked it warm best. :-) My friend and I also took another friend out to lunch. She is now in a care home, and loves to get out once in a while, and we like getting to see her as well. So it was a good week. The weather has been a bit on the cool side, but we expect more hot weather next week. The summer is quickly passing by! Antique Rose

Busy Time

2011-07-05T18:59:00.000-07:00

I have been a busy lady the past few days. I had two of my granddaughters over for five days. It was fun, we were so busy with talking, going to the senior center, as well as walking at the lake. My friend at the center showed them how to make swans out of apples, and they got to take the finished product home. It was very pretty, and they were impressed with the beautiful work. We walked around the lake several days, they enjoyed the ducklings as much as me, and took video of said ducks. There were lots of families and some were new born, others in various stages. The two miles went by quickly with chatter and lots of laughs. I went to the county fair with a couple of friends, while hubby entertained the grands with a movie and lunch. They had fun and so did their "Pa" This past weekend after they had gone home, my friend brought over a large box of fresh picked Apricots. So I made jam. I have made three batches, and still have more to do, have to get more sugar, so had to stop for the day. At the center another friend brought me some plums, so I will make a batch or two from them. Have them already and will do them on same day as rest of the Apricots. Busy, busy, but oh will it taste yummy on those toasts and english muffins come breakfast time. :-) We had a very quiet 4th and felt even more so without the grands. Never a dull moment with them!! They had fun with Ma's IPad and showed me how to work stuff, as they are always up on the latest stuff~~~~wish I was, but I do get a few things after awhile. :-) Anyway, that's what I have been up too, bingo tomorrow and next week Antique club. Taking a few days off from the senior center soon, my said grands want a lesson in pie crust making, now that's something I know a thing or two about!!!

Antique Rose

Walks at the lake.

2011-06-24T12:36:00.000-07:00

I got my walks in this week!! Yea, for me. The weather was very warm at the beginning of the week, but cooled a bit by today. I enjoyed them all. Got lots of pictures of the Mallard ducks with their ducklings. I love it when I see them. Just makes my day, I thought they were not to be, but they are just hatching late this year. With everything green and blooming it makes the walks even better! I think I am back, and walking alone is not bad, I did it for years before coming to the lake and volunteering at the senior center. Nice to talk to someone while walking, but I get a lot of deep thinking done while I am alone. Well, getting ready for my two granddaughters to come and stay a few days. This should be fun for them as well as for myself. They want me to show them how to make pie crusts. Stay tuned. Antique Rose

Worked in the garden today.

2011-06-12T21:29:00.000-07:00

I worked for several hours today in the back garden. Pulling weeds, trimming plants that were over grown. I filled the large green bin, and what a feeling of accomplishment I felt!!! Because of the really rainy season, seems like every time I wanted to do something in the yard, it was too wet. Finally feel I have the upper hand!! After watering and putting everything away, I went to the local OSH and got some plants since it was a no tax weekend. I will plant most of them tomorrow. Yea, I love to garden. My first dahlia bloomed and it is a beauty, see picture above. It was a completely different type than last years. I still have some others yet to bloom, can't wait to see what they will be like. Peonies are all but gone, the rain and wind really did them end this year!!! Sweet peas have also are gone. Next year I will do a better job with them. I got some autumn sage to plant, the hummingbirds love these plants, my one has about had it, too woody and old, so this will be good. Got some more geraniums too, pink of course, my favorite color. One rhododendron and a kangaroo paw. It is a new pink color as well, the other one I had a long time ago was a yellow/gold color. Well, it seems I have made a bit of work for myself. I will let you know how it goes. I also have an Antique club meeting/installation luncheon to attend. It should be lots of fun. Antique Rose

Life and Time Marches on.

2011-06-02T19:30:00.000-07:00

Well, I've walked three times this week, that is more than last week, I am getting there!!!!!! I made up my mind to get back in the groove, as I've fudged long enough. The weather is getting better, and I am determined to get back they way I was before my partner quit coming to walk with me. I have to rely on me, myself and I. The buck stops here, so with that said I am going to do it!!!!!!! My lab results were good, and I am thankful for that. Had worried some that it had gone to heck with not walking my usual. I saw ducklings, goslings and baby turtles on my walks this week, always makes my day to discover them. I take my camera and take pictures as I walk along the lake shore. My roses are blooming, and Dahlias are coming up nicely. I am a happy camper!! My daughter's oldest daughter has graduated from high school. The weather was quite windy and cool, sun made an appearance after it was over, guess better late than never!!! We had a lovely dinner out at a Japanese restaurant. Yum!!! The cake my daughter baked was yummy as well. Got pictures and so filed them away for future memories. Next one in two years, how fast time is going by. My grandson who is in the service is out in July, and that will be good. With the garden club having a walk on Saturday, our Antique club having their installation and estates sales every now and then, things keep me hopping. There's one tomorrow so that is three weekends in a row for that. Found some lovely things, so the hunt goes on!!!!! Hopefully will have more pictures soon. Antique Rose

Estate Treasures

2011-05-21T14:56:00.000-07:00

Hello, I have been fortunate enough to go to a couple of estate sales the last two weekends. I knew the ladies, who have passed away, and although that was sad, and I will miss them, their estate sale was wonderful. I found some really neat tea pots, plates, cups and saucers, bird figurines, a bedspread, and some books. I will enjoy the finds, and think of them with fondness as I use them, or should say look at them. I look forward to the next ones over the summer and trips out of town for the stores I usually don't get too until school is out and my daughter and I go.

Antique Rose

Recent Happenings

2011-05-13T11:15:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone, well I am another year older, had a great birthday with friends and family!! Lots of beautiful flowers and cards, gifts, e cards, and phone calls. It started early in the week and was going on all week!! :-) A friend at the senior center gave me a beautiful shawl, black and very elegant! Another, flowers and still another earrings. The two chefs baked a cake and had a lovely card signed by many. They even sang happy birthday to me, I felt very special indeed. My son gave me flowers, grandson sent a beautiful arrangement from Florida!! Cards with special messages, and phone calls filled with love. And since I love estate sales, garage sales, and flea markets my dear hubby gave me money to spend!! Woot!!! Woot!! I also had a lovely Antique club meeting and the hostesses came through with delicious food and shared stories of their purchases from our last bus trip to a great Antique mall. This afternoon there is a a birthday party for all of us that have May birthdays. Not only do I help with that, I can celebrate my birthday as well. Oh, and their was an estate sale on way home, that money that hubby gave me came in handy!! Oh my, the flea is also tomorrow, the weekend will be busy!! Until next tine, Antique Rose

Heat Wave

2011-05-05T15:22:00.000-07:00

Well,,,,,,,,,,, I asked for warmer weather, got it with a capital T!!!!!!!!!!! Yesterday and today close to ninety degrees!!!!!!!!!! I won't complain, after all who knows what next week will bring. It has done in my sweet peas, just when they have decided to bloom! Roses are all opening at the same time, oh well, they are very pretty!! Can't believe it is almost the weekend already, are you ready for your Mother's Day? Got my cards sent out, and that's a plus. It is to the valley we go this weekend. Yikes, it will be hot!! Thank goodness for air-conditioners. Went on a trip to San Francisco this past Tuesday. It was a lot of fun, crowded on the Muni buses, but interesting, and the Legion of Honor was neat. Had a presentation of dresses made from paper. Just beautiful, by Isabelle de Borchgrave, called "Pulp Fashion", must have taken many hours of work just for one, and there were many in the collection. This was close to San Francisco bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge was in sight. Got some lovely pictures to share with the other people in our group. Later~~~~~~~Antique Rose

Time is whizzing by

2011-04-30T13:34:00.000-07:00

Wow, this year is just going by like crazy!!! Had a great Easter with Daughter and family. Lots of good stuff to eat, ham, turkey and the fixings. Yummy cake for dessert! Lots of laughter and memories made. Pictures too, have to have those. The granddaughters are growing up fast!! The eldest of my daughter's is going away to college this year. Wow, only seems a short while ago she arrived on this earth!!! I've been very busy with the senior center, estate sales, bingo, and just taking care of business. I walked more last week, so that is good. Finally have some warmer weather, the goslings have hatched. So neat, little yellow suits on that will soon turn into feathers and look a likes of their parents My lilacs are gone! :-(, but roses(climbing) are beginning to show up and if the wind doesn't blow them all away as fast as they arrive, should be really pretty. I discovered my orchids are beginning to open up as well. This coming week our garden club has their annual plant sale and I am hoping to get some new ones for the patio/backyard. Have a trip to San Francisco on Tuesday, so another busy week ahead. Here's hoping you have had a lovely Spring as well. Antique Rose

My weekend wanderings.

2011-04-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

Well, another weekend almost gone. Yesterday morning, I went to the flea market. It was quite windy, and a bit cool, but I enjoyed it none the less!! I found a pretty creamer, pink roses of course. Then a couple of necklaces , even if I don't wear them, they are eye candy!! Last, but not least a small photo album(my daughter now has that), it was pretty and the style, vintage. Later in the morning my daughter and granddaughters came for a visit. It is always a fun day, full of laughter and running around. We went to a local store we both like that was having their spring open house. Did I find anything, silly question, of course I did and the granddaughters found a couple of treasures they wanted as well. So it was an enjoyable day, and after we finished shopping a early dinner at their favorite place. Today it was back to the old routine, stripped the bed, did some laundry, and of course hit the computer. I became a great aunt again today, a very handsome boy of my nephew. My sister became a grandmother for the first time. They are thrilled!!! I am very happy for them. Must rest now, have a busy day tomorrow, my son is coming to help me clear and organize things.!! Hopefully it will look better!! I will get to rest my weary bones on Tuesday. Our Antique club will have it's first trip of the year. Yea, another fun time hunting for treasures!! Antique Rose

Goodbyes and hellos.

2011-04-03T15:51:00.000-07:00

These past two weeks have be trying, but that is life. Another friend is gone, and my walking partner's daughter also passed away. While one was sad, she had a long life. Not so with the daughter, so that was sad and I felt really bad for my friend!! She has had quite a lot on her plate the last two years!!!

On a lighter note, my Morning Doves came back, built their nest, and for the last couple of weeks have been taking turns sitting on the nest with two eggs. Well, they hatched, and the parents are busy feeding the hungry children!!! My young Lilac bushes/trees are getting leaves much to my joy, as I thought they may have been messed up with the rain and cold weather just as they were budding!! And a blueberry bush that my daughter gave me last year isn't dead!!! It has new leaves, that really is good, had thought about pulling it up and planting yet another one. So guess I don't have to do that! :-) My Dahlia bulbs are not showing yet, so not sure of those, it rained so much they may have rotted. :-( So it is a waiting game! Sweet peas are beginning to bloom, they smell so good. I have small plants to put in containers for our garden plant sale, so have things to keep me busy! Spring is finally here, I think!! Went to the farmers market yesterday, they had sweet peas to buy, was tempted, but figured I would have my own soon, so didn't, I did get apples, blackberries, blueberries and salad greens. Yum!! Well, looking forward to this coming week. Ta Ta Antique Rose

Rain, Rain, go away.

2011-03-21T19:17:00.000-07:00

We had rain most of last week, and very heavy rain over the whole weekend. So the intermittent sun was most welcome today. I know we have not quite reached our rain total for the year, but getting it all at once is not much fun!! When my husband wants to go to the mall, you know he is getting cabin fever!!! We had a date to go to our daughter's for our granddaughter's birthday party, but that too was put off as the flu bug hit their house!!! At the last weather report it is not going to be much better for most of this week and into the next weekend!! Yeek!!!!!!! Well did have a day of bingo(don't usually stay for the whole thing) and was quite lucky to win a few times. Also did my volunteering this morning. Found out that a friend there, fell and broke her hip, her surgery was today. Hoping she recovers quickly. My prayers are with her. This year has not been kind to the older seniors!!!! Antique Rose

Past few days~~~~~~~~

2011-03-16T19:10:00.000-07:00

I had planned to write last Friday, but then the earthquake happened in Japan, and I just didn't feel like it. Everything seemed so insignificant in comparison. My heart goes out to all the people who lost loved ones, and who will suffer many years to come!!! I certainly hope that they don't have more with the threat of nuclear meltdown!! Thoughts and prayers be with them. My granddaughter and family are in Okinawa and they are alright, which I am very grateful!! Now for some happier notes. Last Friday I helped with the senior center's monthly birthday party. There is a man who helps me do certain tasks, he is very talented. He paints, writes poetry, stories, etc. He wrote a poem for me for my birthday in May. Really nice!! Never had a poem written just for me, so I felt very special. You just never know what talent people have!! Guess he has been writing for a long time. What really amazes me, he is almost blind, but never lets that stop him from doing things he wants to do!!! He let me read a story he wrote for his friends grandson's first birthday, it was quite good. No wonder, Grandma cried when she read it!!! Saturday I went to the local monthly flea. Found a pretty small tea set, a nice wood box, and some jewelry. There's an estate sale coming up this Friday, that I plan to go too, no telling what treasures I will find there!! The hunt is part of the fun, don't you think, and I meet the nicest people there as well. I walked everyday this week, thank goodness I am back on track there!! Now hopefully the weather will permit me to finish the week!! We have had rain in the forecast all week, but managed to get the walk in between the showers!!! Was to have gone to my daughters for granddaughters birthday party, but her sister has the flu, so it was postponed until the following weekend. Hope everyone is having a great week. Antique Rose

The President's weekend.

2011-02-21T14:41:00.000-08:00

Hello, I had planned to go to a couple of estate sales on Friday, but it was raining and very cold. Decided not to do so. Instead went home and had lunch with hubby. It has been very cold with rain for the last few days, it was getting to both of us, so when there was a break in the rain, we went to some local thrift stores. My husband found a nice jacket, and I really wasn't looking for anything in particular, but found three jackets for a total of $8.47!!!! Now, I ask, where else could you find a bargain like that?!!! These were really nice, on clearance of course, and I think that I will wear them when the weather gets a bit warmer!!! Then after a hot cup of coffee, hubby decided to take me to another town to a store I really like. Found an old book there and looked to my hearts content. We decided to stay in town and have dinner at the local Old Spaghetti Factory. Yum!!!! What a nice day it turned out to be. :-) Stayed in on Saturday, which was another rainy day, did the laundry and few things around the house. Yesterday, no rain, but it was cold!!!! I didn't know how cold until we went to my favorite nursery to check out plants. Of course, my husband went into town and looked around while I looked at plants, but it was sooo cold that I didn't enjoy it as per usual. I was ready long before he came back and picked me up!! We had ice on the cars and frost all around this morning, hoping it did not kill my Lilac tree in the front, which was budding, am keeping my fingers crossed!!! Hope all had a great weekend too. Antique Rose

Happenings this week.

2011-02-13T20:22:00.000-08:00

This past week I walked three days. Not too bad after being off for some time. The weather was quite cold in the mornings, but around 9:30 it was warmed up enough to walk. The afternoons were nice, and I am sure the plants thought spring had arrived!!! . On Friday my hubby took me to an estate sale. Of course the dealers got there way ahead us treasure seekers!! But I managed to find a treasure or two myself. Some bird figurines, a picture, and some planters. So it was fun. It was not as organized as some I have gone too, which made finding things a bit harder. Came back and helped with the monthly birthday party at the center. A fellow volunteer who is my helper, was so sweet. He gave me a Christmas poem written just for me. He had missed the last two parties, so it was late, but I loved it!!! Also on Friday morning, another friend gave me a rose, you push the top and it lights up and glitters. I feel quite special. Hubby and Son gave me beautiful flowers. I also went to the local monthly flea on Saturday. Got some old keys(perhaps a project for later), two necklaces, some cute Valentine and Easter postcards and some succulents to plant for our garden plant sale, so as you can see I was a busy lady this week. Ah, tomorrow is Valentine's Day, I am going to hand out candy to the people who come for bread. Hope you have a great Valentine's as well. Antique Rose

I'm back, and loving it.

2011-02-10T11:12:00.000-08:00

The mornings are quite cool, but after volunteering at the center, I have been walking again. It is not quite as cold by then. The trees are blooming and they look so pretty. Took some pictures this morning, will put them on later today. Had my Antique club meeting Tuesday. Another success!! Wonderful spread of salads and rolls, and since this is our club birthday month, had a beautiful cake for that. One of our own gave a talk on Carnival Glass, which she collects and uses. It was very pretty, and the talk just the right amount of time. I have a birthday party to help with tomorrow as well as an Estate sale to go to, ah life is good!!! Antique Rose

Goodbyes and hellos.

2011-02-04T19:29:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I attended a memorial for a friend. She had been battling cancer for sometime. Why is it we always find out such wonderful things when someone passes that we never knew while they were living!!! Too bad we couldn't have known she was such a talented person and had done so many things before we knew her, it would have been fun to have talked to her about such things while she was still here. It was a time of remembrance and wasn't sad at all except for the fact that she was not going to be around anymore!! Of course we were saddened by her passing. It seems to me that we should always tell a friend or family member that we love them every chance we get. On another note, my husband brought me flowers again. He has always done this through out our 50 years of marriage. I am indeed lucky!!!! Antique Rose

Is it almost spring?

2011-01-31T18:40:00.000-08:00

Well, we had some lovely weather, in the high fifties and low sixties. After days of thirties and forties, it felt very warm!! The garage sales and estate sales are coming in. Yea, love them and the flea will also be here soon. I went to an estate sale on Friday, got some lovely cups and saucers. My Daughter will get those, and some embroidered tea towels which I will keep. Those type are so much better than the terry cloth ones, don't you think so? Surprised by my dear hubby with a trip to one of my favorite towns to look around and find some hidden treasures on Saturday, plus lunch out. I found a nice shell mirror and some cute earrings. Silver in shape of tulips, guess you could tell I had spring on my mind!! With daffodils blooming, and sweet peas climbing the wires I fixed, can it be far away? I feel almost guilty about our weather when I read about the Midwest and east!!! Snow up to the rooftops, wow!!!! I hope you get a break soon. Still volunteering at the local senior center, and walking, not quite as much as I should, but getting there!!! I have to watch out about sore feet as I'm a diabetic. So if I miss a few days, I will live with that. Have a great week all. Antique Rose

Spring-like weather.

2011-01-25T14:39:00.000-08:00

Got my walk in today, felt sooooo good!! The weather was brisk, but just right for walking fast! Hopefully the rest of the week will be the same. My friend walked with me today, but she will not be at the center until Friday. Had two acquaintances die this week. :-( One, a man at the center who always picked up things from the grocery store for us to give out. Very nice and we will miss him. Then the wife of a fellow teacher. So sad, she had been battling cancer for some time. Seems to be all over the place. Don't you wish you could cure all cancer.!! My former walking partner's daughter is very ill with cancer too. Makes you appreciate good health!!! The weather is bringing out my Daffodils, another day and they will open. Just hope that we don't have another freeze and kill them!! My sweet peas are growing quite nicely. Can 't wait to have a nice bouquet of them!!! If the good weather keeps up, I will work in the garden soon, need to pull the weeds and turn over the soil to ready the ground for some new plants. Our trip to the valley was nice, Mother in law liked the apple pie I baked for her, and she was doing a bit better. She will be 93 on Thursday. My son will be 48 tomorrow, and he is my baby. I must be getting old to have one that old, right? Well, as yet, I don't feel that old. Hope that lasts a long time. :-) Antique Rose

This week's calendar

2011-01-18T12:38:00.000-08:00

I feel I am on the comeback. Had not walked my normal amount for at least a month, only hit and miss as my heel was really bothering me!! Thought if I laid off my normal 5 times a week routine it would get better, but I was wrong. I got some orthotics things to put in my shoes. My husband has had them for years!! Tomorrow, I will wear both to be balanced, today I just tried the one on the foot that was driving me crazy!! So I have got two walks in and plan to walk the rest of the week !! Yeah!!! Not only do I not feel as good, gained some extra pounds that I now have to shed! :-) Such good friends at the senior center! One brought me dried fruit(they dry their own), apples this time, another tangerines, and lastly a new scarf (pink) to keep my neck warm!! I really enjoy going there to volunteer, and have met so many good, friendly people!! Came home to put the stew on I am fixing for our dinner with son and his daughter, and as I was finishing up on that, my sweetie brought me roses, such a beautiful color!!!! Guess I will keep him around for another 50 years!!!! The sunshine feels good this afternoon, after so many cold dreary days plus rain. Bingo tomorrow and lunch at the center. Antique Rose

New Year Happenings

2011-01-09T18:05:00.000-08:00

Last time I wrote, I was itching and very grumpy! Happy to say the problem was solved, and I now have no more itch!!! Yea for me!! Won't go into detail, but am happy now that I can wake up to a new day without dealing with that anymore. :-) Last week was quite cold, and was very happy to say that it was sunny and in the 50's today, although that is soon to be replaced once again with rain. I will take it as it comes. Last Saturday was our local flea market. I went and found a few treasures. A beautiful rose plate(cookie), a beautiful old box that was made in the 40's or 50's with carved details, really hard to describe, but I love it. It will hold special pictures, or perhaps jewelry, and last but not least, three old books. I love birds, and this book has really neat, pictures by Fern Bisel Peat. Dated 1931, so perhaps not known now, but really beautiful, full page pictures that could be framed, if I wanted. A cat book, with lots of Confucius quotes, and Chinese drawings of cats. Really neat, read it cover to cover already, then last a book from 1891 titled Common Words Difficult to Spell. Guess you can tell I like old books!! Today, my husband and I attended a anniversary party, it was such fun to visit with friends, and have wonderful things to eat. Also a live band(very good I might add) and so got a few dances in as well. Antique club on Tuesday. Will post about that soon. Antique Rose

Happenings of late.

2010-12-27T23:16:00.000-08:00

Well, Christmas with all the trimmings, excitement and joys is over. I had a good one, but really was not up to the usual par. I am afraid I have been a bit of a grump!!! I am having allergy problems, or at least I think that is it, as after I take medications in the mornings, and evenings I itch all over!!! Looked up the side affects of one I take and that is one of the side effects, not the mild one, but the severe one!!! Went to the advice nurse, didn't get help there, doctor wasn't in, and the pharmacy couldn't tell me what the fillers were to this medication. I have a feeling that a latex product of some sort is one of them, but didn't get relief, so have to wait until the doctor is in. Hopefully that will take care of the problem. If not, I am not sure what I will do!!! Enough of my grumping. I hope that all had a good Christmas. The best part of mine was hearing from all my chicks, hearing that they were okay. My hubby and I went to a couple of good movies, and today I had lunch with my sisters. One being from out of state and which I don't see often enough. We've had a lot of rain already and more coming by the end of the week. I will not complain, just happy that I am not stuck in a blizzard as some in the midwest and east! I wish all a Happy New Year!! Antique Rose

CLUB LUNCHEON

2010-12-15T21:35:00.000-08:00

Yesterday was our antique club luncheon. We had lots of food, fun and good conversion. The room was decorated with a Pointsetta theme. It was very pretty. We each member brought a bag of food for the local charities. We have had a tree with decorations before but thought maybe this would be better this year. The only down side, one of our members died in November and she will be missed. One of my good friends was sick and didn't make it to the party. All in all a very good year has been had by all. Looking forward to the new year, and new members. Our membership is getting to be quite "vintage". :-) Our oldest member is 96!!!! And still going strong. Lots of eighties and seventies there too. Which goes to show, age doesn't stop you from having a lot of fun with friends. Antique Rose

CHRISTMAS TEA.

2010-12-12T18:28:00.000-08:00

Today I attended a Christmas Tea. The decorations were really beautiful, and some were very old, some new, but all displayed just wonderfully. We were really impressed with all the work that it entailed. Not only every available inch was decorated, but with class!!! It takes lots of patience and time to do all of this. The proceeds were donated to a local charity. We had lots of different teas, and pastries. All yummy!! Now for our Antique club Christmas luncheon on this coming Tuesday. Then I can get busy and get my own decorating done!!!! I am finally getting into the Christmas mood!!!! Antique Rose

Christmas Tea, Recitals, oh my.

2010-12-08T19:44:00.000-08:00

Last night I attended a chorus and music concert. My granddaughter was singing. I so enjoyed her part of it, well the other too, but hers the most!! She is so pretty and is so serious about singing, practicing etc for the classes she takes. She also takes dance. I enjoy all the grand children's activities. My daughter fixed a lovely soup/salad dinner as well. Her house was very festive with Christmas decorations!! She is quite talented in that department, as well as many other things. Wish I was as creative, but glad she is, I take pictures and enjoy them!!! This afternoon I went to a volunteer tea at our local senior center. It was festive there as well, and it was fun to be served instead of being the server!!! Finger foods, tea, and yummy sweet treats were on the menu. It was fun visiting with the other volunteers and munching. :-) I have another Christmas event this week, a garden club I belong too is having a Christmas party for the members. Then there is a Christmas tea on Sunday of which is really a lot fun to attend. The lady who puts the teas on, has over 30 Christmas trees, each decorated differently and so many other decorations through out the house, just beautiful. Look forward to seeing another set of friends there, Then next week we have our antique club Christmas party/luncheon. What fun, but will also be glad that I have nothing planned after that, and I can get started on my own home. My dear husband brought me a beautiful Poinsetta plant today. Wow, is it big and beautiful, Antique Rose

PS- I tried my hand at drying some persimmons this week and they turned out quite yummy. I think I did a great job for a first time try. I took samples and everyone liked them, they looked like sparkling jewels of orange. My friend gave me more, so will drying some more this week.

Have you tried drying anything? Apples are next!! I use dried apples for my pies. Hopefully they will be as good. :=)

CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

2010-12-03T15:45:00.000-08:00

The garden club had a craft session today. We had glass blocks, that had a hole drilled in the

side at the bottom, and we put lights in them and then ribbons on them. They look very festive. I have one more to make. Different color lights and ribbon. Hopefully it will turn out well too. I hope to get more things out on the weekend, seems like the holidays came around much too quickly!! Antique Rose

Happy Thanksgiving Day!

2010-11-23T13:09:00.000-08:00

At the senior center today, we were very busy getting the tables, etc ready for the dinner . A man that used to volunteer in earlier years, came and made center pieces for the tables. Turkeys made from apples. Quite clever!! Also a turkey out of pineapple and various other veggies for the large center piece. With yummies to eat on the larger one. Thought they were quite good, and wanted to share. Antique Rose

My Thankful list.

2010-11-20T13:57:00.000-08:00

I thought today I would make a list. Not a bucket list, a thankful list.

1. My husband, who is also my best friend.

2. My family

3. My friends

4. My home

5. Food

6. Good books to read

7. Walks which are good for my soul and mental health!

8. Being able to look for my treasures at my favorite thrifts, fleas, etc

9. Being happy with what I have!!!

I hope I have not forgotten anything that I consider important, but I think not. I hope that all my blogging friends have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. M-mmmmm I can smell those apple pies baking,and the turkey roasting!! Can't wait, can you? Antique Rose

Flea Market Finds.

2010-11-13T12:23:00.000-08:00

I went to the local flea today, not expecting to find anything special, but was surprised to find three plates, a pitcher, and also an old book for a garden club written in 1941!! Really cute, and illustrations were in Harper Magazine too. Since I now belong to a garden club, thought it would be a neat thing to show and tell. I have several older books on gardening, so it was a great find for that collection. Oh, yes and I found an army messenger bag that I think my granddaughter will like. It was a nice day, except the wind was really blowing. Sorry the pictures are not up to par, used old camera, haven't emptied the new one yet that has vacation pictures. Usually don't get that glare.

Well, back to chores. Antique Rose

Happenings

2010-11-10T18:51:00.000-08:00

Hi again,

I think that I am almost back to normal. Nice to be back home. I still have not walked as much as before vacation, but have been very busy!! Over last weekend we went to daughter's for a dinner and Music Concert. Two of our granddaughters were in it. Love to hear all those strings. It was really nice. Daughter had a nice barbecued rib dinner for us afterward. Love those ribs!!!! Had a nice visit. Next one is in Dec, and other granddaughter will be in this one. I do like to see them preform. On Tuesday(yesterday), I had my antique club meeting. It turned out very wells. Our guest speaker, spoke on Julienne Jewelry. Very interesting and pretty. The speaker also has a shop(antique) in a nearby town. Plan a trip there to check out the rest of their wares!!! Our hostesses put on a nice spread of sandwiches and salads, and dessert of course. It was nice to see everyone and visit. Had our sign up sheet for our Christmas luncheon in December. Yum, it is so good every year. Looking forward to that and a Christmas Tea the weekend before that. I can hardly believe it is this time of the year already!! I am sure I won't be really, well maybe. Gotta put in some long days to do so. Other great news, I got my bridges to fit over my implants. Yea, they look nice(and that they should!!), cost an arm and leg, just hope I get to use them for many years, before I pass this life!! ha Antique Rose

Back from trip, and catching up.

2010-11-06T21:13:00.000-07:00

I missed out on Halloween, but since we don't have many little trick or treaters, guess that doesn't matter! We had a nice trip across the country. We got to see our great granddaughters, which was nice, but since they didn't know us, due to being so far away, it was a a bit hard to get to know them. They were busy hiding behind Mommy!! It was good to see them anyway, then it was off to see our grandson that is in Army, and stationed at Ft. Bragg. We did have a nice visit there!! Next stop for grandson's was Florida. We had a good visit, or should say I did, hubby was sick!! A real bummer, since he didn't want to give whatever he had, he was at hotel more than he was visiting. I would have loved to stay longer, but since "sickie" didn't feel like it, we started back home! The various states were quite nice, we went through Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Missouri, Georgia, and Florida. After staying at so many different places, I might have forgotten one, living out of suitcase is not my cup of tea. Having done it once, I think I will fly next time, and stay longer at one place. We saw lots of beautiful scenery in most of the states, had no mishaps over all most 8,000 miles, so I think our guardian angel was at work!! We did see a few things in between visits and the various states. Saw Graceland, The Grand Ole Osprey, Laura Ingalls Wilder's home place, which was really neat, and a Cherokee Village. I was interested in the Indian village as I have a bit of Cherokee blood. All were very interesting. Of course I had a few peeks in some shops, found a few birds to add to my collection. :-) Like Dorothy said, "there's no place like home", I am glad to be back. After I catch up, I will post some pictures. Antique Rose

PS-Forgot, went to Branson too, that was fun!!

18th Birthday

2010-10-11T11:31:00.000-07:00

Hello again,

Had a family get together over the weekend. My daughter's oldest daughter turned 18, or is on the 14Th. She always requests unusual cakes, and this was no exception!! She wanted rats and spiders on it. Good thing that it tasted great!! A red Velvet cake with wonderful homemade cream cheese icing. Yum!!! Had a great out to dinner at a local Japanese restaurant. Really enjoyed it. Sunday was a fun day as well, went to an Antique faire. Found some cute ear rings made with typewriter keys, one had x and other o. Hugs and kisses. :-) Then an indian head nickel pendant. Made in the year I was born. I put it on a silver chain, and it looks great. Last but not least, a bracelet with leaves and nuts (silver), really nice and it fit. I usually don't find stuff for myself to wear, but look for china, etc. So it was different this time. My granddaughters and daughter found a few treasures as well. I go to our Antique Club trip tomorrow and then leave next day for our cross country trip, hope to find treasures and adventures. Antique Rose

Getting ready for a road trip.

2010-10-08T11:38:00.000-07:00

Well, I haven't been on much lately. I am getting ready for a cross country trip to see grands and perhaps see things that I have not seen before. I have been busy with getting things done before I leave, and hopefully have not forgotten anything!! Usually we do not go for more than a few days, so this time there is more preparation. But then I get ahead of myself. Last weekend I had a craft fair to go too. It was fun to see people I knew and find a few handmade items. A lovely scarf , a purse, and a necklace and earring set. Also went shopping and got a couple of button bouquets at a local antique store. They are so neat!! Will have to take a picture and put it on soon. My sweet peas that I planted a couple of weeks are growing quite nicely, and hopefully they will not be dead when I return. No one to water them, so perhaps we will get a sprinkle or two that will help them! Still walking at the lake, and volunteering at the local senior center. So many nice people there, and I like being around them. Guess you could say that it is my second family!! I will miss them . My daughter's oldest daughter turns 18 this month, and tomorrow is the family get together. That is always fun, and I enjoy being with them. Lots of special hugs and kisses. Never too many of them!!! There are pictures to be picked up! Yea!!

Love pictures of the family, don't you? I also have a monthly birthday party at the senior senior this afternoon. Antique Rose

My wanderings of the past few days.

2010-09-20T17:59:00.000-07:00

This past week went by so quickly, and I didn't get to write, or should say wasn't in the mood to write, and so probably will forget some things!! I am getting used to walking alone, and take my camera with me daily and take lots of pictures of the sunrise, ducks, and life in general. I like taking pictures, so it keeps me busy. Still volunteering at the senior center, there's excitement there, the 30Th anniversary is this week, and they have been painting, etc to get ready for the big event. I had my Antique club meeting, and did see my former walking partner, she looked good, so guess the freedom of not having schedules, etc has helped her. I told her I missed our morning talks as we walked. The antique meeting went well, our guest speaker gave a talk on lunch boxes. It was quite interesting, and the prices very surprising!!! Quite a big jump from the perhaps ten dollar original to the present day prices. She had around 500 lunch boxes, some that her Dad had left her when he passed. She said she usually bought two or three per year this days. She has a problem with storage. The food the hostesses prepared was good as usual and a good time was had by all. This weekend I went to the nursery that I just love, to get some sweet pea plants. Had been told in the summer that I should get them in Sept, so I got twenty four seedlings and got then planted today. Yea!!!!!! Hope to have lots of sweet pea bouquets this spring. I love there smell, and these are the old fashion kind that have the fragrance that I love. When I was getting the soil ready and adding some things to the soil, I dug up some daffodil bulbs, whoops!!! Now have to put them in a pot!!! Will to that tomorrow. I hope that they still bloom! My friend brought me some more roses from her garden today, and another friend, some tomatoes! So nice to have great friends. I was beat when I finished with planting and getting soil ready. It was a nice feeling of accomplishment though, so worth it!!

Ready for the rest of the week, have two dental appointments, not fun, but necessary.Until next time. Antique Rose

The Pumpkin Patch.

2010-09-12T14:31:00.000-07:00

Events of the past few days.

2010-09-07T16:33:00.000-07:00

Well, last week was rather surprising, my walking partner of five and a half years, made an announcement that she no longer was coming to the senior center to volunteer or walk on any type of schedule. We walked around the lake Monday morning, and she didn't even mention it to me in private. Just told everyone else. I was rather hurt at first, but then, I got over it as I know she has been under a great strain with her older daughter having stage four cancer, another daughter getting married, and the youngest having a lot of problems with her health!!! I hope that being home and having a much lighter load will help. I do miss her companionship, but I will still do my walking. Who knows, perhaps another person will want to walk early as well. If not so be it. I also went to the garden club meeting. I like all the different people I have met in that group, and have learned new things about gardening. I will continue to attend the meetings, and tours as they come along. Looking forward to an outing this Thursday, and then there's the monthly birthday party for the seniors birthdays of September. That is fun to help with and see all the people who are in their eighties and nineties. I think it is wonderful that they are still participating in the groups, classes, etc. I hope I am when I reach that age!!!!

I had a great three day holiday. Did you? We had company on Sunday, then a very quiet Monday. I always enjoy having my daughter and family for a visit. Today, as usual my son and his daughter come for dinner. Gives him a break from cooking, and a day for us to visit. Works out great. It has been like fall this week. Not my favorite time of the year, although I love the colors of fall. The pumpkins are coming!!! I love to visit the pumpkin patch, no little ones to take, but I like taking pictures of the "patch". Till next time. Antique Rose

HAPPY 50TH Anniversary.

2010-08-23T12:25:00.000-07:00

Singing the Hawaiian Wedding Song.

2010-08-22T16:17:00.000-07:00

Anniversary Dinner

2010-08-22T15:55:00.000-07:00

Well, this has been a wonderful week. Full of love. Our grandsons came from out of state to be with us on our anniversary. It being the 50Th, my son and daughter put on a lovely dinner at a local restaurant which was decorated beautifully with lovely orchids from Hawaii, and leis for myself and husband. Don't we look festive? I was quite surprised. All except for three people that were invited, came. It was great seeing them all together, and visiting and reminiscing about old times. My son gave a touching story of our first years, and other tidbits of our life together, and it made my hubby teary!! My daughter and granddaughter sang a couple of songs, and one played the violin as they sang. The other granddaughter and her boyfriend played a duet on the violin and flute. It was so lovely, and romantic. The two grandsons that came from out of state also spoke. Such love felt by all.:-) The dinner was nice as well, I had salmon, and it was excellent!!!

Lots of pictures were taken by sons, daughters, granddaughters, brother in laws, and brother. I will have many pictures to look back on, and relive the wonderful 50TH. Oh, not to leave out, my husband sang the Hawaiian Wedding song to me as well. Till next time~~~ Antique Rose

We had a wonderful time.

2010-08-22T15:52:00.000-07:00

Our Beautiful Anniversary Cake.

2010-08-22T15:50:00.000-07:00

My husband and I just before leaving for our party.

2010-08-22T15:47:00.000-07:00

New Kitten

2010-08-12T12:44:00.000-07:00

Japanese Koi pond.

2010-08-08T14:48:00.000-07:00

Happy 15th, Emily.

2010-08-08T14:40:00.000-07:00

Weekend Celebrations

2010-08-08T14:29:00.000-07:00

This past Friday, I went to the Japanese Gardens in nearby town. It was really beautiful. The garden was really in good shape, everything trimmed to perfection!! A Kori pond was there also, and we got to see them being fed and it was something to see. Didn't know there were so many different colors!! There were lots of turtles sunning themselves too. There was a nice senior center on the premises and we had a nice lunch before returning home. I plan to go back again and perhaps bring a picnic lunch. Quite peaceful and relaxing.

Yesterday we went to my daughters and helped granddaughter celebrate her 15Th birthday. A great hot day dinner of Chinese Chicken Salad was consumed and a yummy birthday cake. It was a plain yellow cake(requested by the birthday girl) and it was quite moist and tasty and went with the Mango ice cream quite well. Sometimes you forget that the simple is best!!! Anyway, we had fun and I played Monopoly with the girls. Next birthday coming up in October.

A busy week coming up, Antique club meeting, dental appointments, and a new washer and dryer coming in sometime as well. Antique Rose

Art and Wine Festival

2010-08-01T09:00:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was our annual wine and art festival. My friend met me there, and we explored each and every row!! Had a taco lunch, and walked/talked some more. I found two lovely dresses to wear on a trip we're planning later in the fall. Needed something comfy to wear, and these fit the bill. Also found a nice shirt and tee with cute bumble bees on them, that will be nice to bring as well. It is going on today, but don't know if I will be able to go again.

On a more sober note, my walking partner and friend's daughter is not doing well. I think that the cancer was too wide spread, I am waiting for an update. Then found out today that a long time friend had passed away last Thursday. She was really a nice person, and will be missed. It makes you realize that each day is one to be enjoyed and treasured. Antique Rose

Mama deer we've been watching.

2010-07-25T18:31:00.000-07:00

Last of my climbing roses.

2010-07-25T18:29:00.000-07:00

First Tomatoes of the Season

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Weekend ramblings~~~~~~~~~

2010-07-25T18:07:00.000-07:00

Yesterday hubby and I went to the valley to sit with his Mom, while his sister got a break. We had a nice time, lunch out at our favorite Japanese restaurant and stayed around until sister returned. My Mother in law looked good, but since her fall, she has gotten so she can't remember things. She uses a walker, and hopefully will not take anymore tumbles!! She is lucky she didn't break any bones.

Today, I started early, trimming and pulling out weeds, etc in the back yard. I can really feel the aching muscles!! Gotta take something so I will be able to walk my usual around the lake tomorrow. Hey, the bright side is the back looks great. I always enjoy yard work, but I can tell that my age is making it a bit more work than it used to be. Oh, well, I will keep doing it for as long as possible! I picked my first tomatoes the end of last week, they taste wonderful!!! Those bacon, avocado, tomato sandwiches are yummy!! Not bad in salads either. They are ripening just right, so I can keep up with them. Antique Rose

Need some Prayers

2010-07-19T13:23:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone,

My friend, and fellow walking partner needs all the prayers that can be said. Her daughter had emergency surgery, and was told she had stage 4 colon cancer, and perhaps had spread into her liver, she will find out results of the biopsies this week. I would appreciate you adding her to your prayers, that she may recover and be well again. This is the second daughter who has had cancer, I am sure my friend could use a prayer too. I cannot imagine having to go this this yet a second time . Thanks so much. Antique Rose

Another successful luncheon.

2010-07-15T20:26:00.000-07:00

Another meeting, another success!!!!!!! The ladies who were the hostesses this time did a great job with their salads, bread, and desserts!! Very tasty, and decorations were very festive.Everyone enjoyed them. I got recipe for an exceptional "Pea" salad, was told it was a vintage recipe. Husband wants me to make it for him, so guess that will be one of the items on our next week's menu. :-) Our decorations were patriotic themed. Some very clever ideas there. That was Tuesday. Today, my sister and brother-in-laws came and we went to Lowe's to purchase a new vanity for our main bathroom. After having picked it out, he also installed it. It looks great and was a wonderful 50Th anniversary gift to us. Many thanks to them. We fixed them a nice dinner as thanks, and we enjoyed it along with their company. We should do it more, as time is quickly passing!!!! Well, tomorrow is Friday, the week has flown by once again. With walking each day at the lake, and going to center to volunteer, the time really does fly. This weekend we are being treated to dinner out, and also dinner in. How is that, great huh?!! I know we will enjoy it!!!! Hope all of you have a wonderful weekend. Antique Rose

My new succulents

2010-07-11T18:16:00.000-07:00

Fun Times with the Grands.

2010-07-11T18:12:00.000-07:00

Friday's Happenings

2010-07-09T21:42:00.000-07:00

Had a nice lunch at the center today, which is unusual, I don't often eat a large lunch! But they were having a special one, a "luau" and it was fun, not only the food, but putting on Hawaiian dress.

It was special eating with friends there. Everything was decorated so pretty!! I stayed afterward to help with the monthly birthday party. They had little gals doing Hawaiian dances and they were so cute!! I got a few pictures before my camera's batteries gave out. I usually charge it the night before I am going to use it, but forgot!! Drat!! I think this was one of the nicest programs they have had for a while. My friend brought me some roses from her garden, they smell so good! Tomorrow is the monthly flea market here, so after breakfast I am going to see what I can find!!

Stay tuned. Antique Rose

I'm back.

2010-07-06T16:49:00.000-07:00

No, I haven't been anywhere but here, but for some reason was not in the mood to write anything! I guess everyone has those times. Anyway, I have been busy!! I put up a few jars of Apricot jam, and have plums that are waiting. It has been some time since I made jam, as it really is cheaper to buy than get all the stuff needed to do so. I figured since a friend gave me the apricots, I should make a batch and give them some of the booty!! Hope to get the plum jam made later this week. Last Friday my friend and I went on another garden tour of a local regional park. It was quite interesting and we had a picnic lunch later. We have another coming up in August. I have a meeting of the Antique club next week. Everything is in order, and also it is our month to have our annual white elephant sale. That should be fun and also make some money for the club. I will make a cake to take as well. I try to do something each month to help the different hostesses. We had a very quiet 4Th. My husband had to go to the valley and help with getting his Mom back home from the convalescent hospital, we had our own little barbecue just the two of us. It was back to the usual routine today, walked around the lake and helped out at the center. Went to the oral surgeon and they made an appointment to do the next step in the process of getting the implants. Long time in coming, and they won't be finished in time for my 50Th anniversary celebration, but at least they will have started!!!!! That does it for this time, have the grands coming tomorrow. Antique Rose

New ducklings.

2010-07-06T16:12:00.000-07:00

Ah, sweet apricots.

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Just one of the beautiful trails.

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Picture of one garden at the fair, just beautiful.

2010-07-02T18:56:00.000-07:00

Happenings, Fair and Parks

2010-07-02T18:36:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,

Another busy week. My usual walks at the lake, and volunteering. A trip to the Fair yesterday, and that was fun, not only that, it was not hot, like it usually is!! A big plus. :-) We looked at gardens, that were presented by several local nurseries. Really nice. Got lots of good pictures which I will use for screen savers. I like to change often! :-) Then today, my friend and I went on a regional park tour. Really well in formed docent talked about it's history and some of the people who owned the land and donated it to the parks system. Ditto on the pictures, I plan to go back again soon!! My friend and I think perhaps we will do some volunteering there as well. Very nice people to deal with. We had a nice picnic type lunch, enjoyed after walking around the place! :-)

Also this week got my hostess letters out, and they have already decided on the food to be served as well as the decorations. Ah, so nice when all goes smoothly!!!! Have been invited to a barbecue, but chose to stay at home and have a restful do nothing day. Gotta have those once in a while. Hope everyone has a safe, fun day with loved ones and friends. Antique Rose

Dance Recital

2010-06-28T14:20:00.000-07:00

Hello again,

Yesterday we spent an enjoyable afternoon with Family. My daughter fixed us some really yummy munchies, and then a lovely dinner. Chinese chicken salad was the entree of the day!! It was really great, and light enough for a hot day!! The dance recital was long, but we enjoyed it, and especially the dances in which our beautiful granddaughter participated. She loves dance and you can tell. She is very dedicated to practice. I hope she gets to continue her dance!!!!!!

Flowers from Friend

2010-06-28T14:07:00.000-07:00

Very busy week.

2010-06-26T22:44:00.000-07:00

Well, it's been a week since I blogged. It has been a very busy week for me. My usual walks at the lake, and volunteering, but then a friend brought me a big box of lovely Apricots, and it has been a rather big job getting all the stuff to make jam. It has been a while since I have made jam, and the first batch was a bit stiff, but managed to get two other batches to come out great. My, I can hardly wait to eat some of it!! :-) Now for some yummy biscuits to go with the jam!!! Also my daughter met me at a local mall and helped me find a dress or two for my 50th celebration coming up in August. If I hadn't looked now, the summer dresses would be a thing of the past, since the stores start getting rid of things you need and bring those winter things in before you can stand to think of sweaters, etc. But I get ahead of myself, I did find a dress, and the granddaughters did as well. So guess except for some new shoes to match, I am ready as I will ever be!!! I don't wear dresses too often, so feel a bit odd wearing them. Guess I have been a pant suit, jean type of gal too long. Hopefully I will get more than a one time wear out of it. :-) Tomorrow is another fun day for me, my granddaughter has a dance recital. She is in three different dances, so it should be fun to watch. Of course that meant Mom had to buy three different costumes!!! Well, I will let you know how it goes next time! Antique Rose

Wonderful day, a barbecue.

2010-06-20T08:49:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a windy blustery day once again. But I went to my daughter's for a barbecue, and stayed inside and had a very pleasant afternoon/evening. It is always a fun day when I spend it with my loves!!!! They are like mini tornado's, and never a dull moment is had!! :-) It keeps you young and happy. Not only a good visit, but yummy, yummy food was had by all. When the son in law barbecues he does, chicken, steak, shrimp. and fish. My daughter marinates the fish and chicken breasts, it was so delicious!!!!!!!!!! I am going to get the marinade and make some for myself at home. My hubby doesn't like fish, so don't fix it often, but that is soon to change!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, the dessert was very good also. Daughter helped the granddaughter fix some Cinnamon crumb bars, and they were excellent. I thought my blood sugar reading would be high today, but surprise, it was great!!! Well, that was my day, hope yours was just as much fun. Antique Rose

End of the week walk.

2010-06-18T17:58:00.000-07:00

Well, another week has quickly gone by. It was cold for the most part, at least in the mornings when my friend and I walk!! You would have thought it was February instead of June. It was back to the layered look! :-) Was hoping for warmer weather by this time, but at least it warms a bit in the mid morning/early afternoon, before becoming down right cool again. The Canada geese are back in full force!!!!! I did get a picture or two of some goslings and a family of Mallard ducks this week. There were not as many as last year, but I will take those. :-) Also, I have been fortunate enough to get a few pictures of some deer that are in a vacant field not far from where I live. We have crowded them out of their natural habitat. It is sad that we have, and such a treat to see them still around. Had my daughter and granddaughters over mid week, we had fun shopping and visiting. I will see them tomorrow as well, for a Father's Day Barbecue. :-) Hope all my fellow bloggers have a fun Father's Day. Antique Rose

Weekend doings.

2010-06-15T13:49:00.000-07:00

I was all ready for a great day at the flea market. Well, let me tell you, it was a windy, blustery day, like I had not seen in recent memory!!!! Things were being blown over, and I heard a few things crashing and breaking!!! The sellers said they had not seen it before . Anyway, since it was so windy, and cold to boot, I didn't look my usual. I did find a couple of cups and saucers, and two small plates. The main thing that I collect, cookie plates, I found one. So guess it wasn't a complete bust, but not as pleasant as I had hoped for, being that it is June!!!!! It has been an unusual year in the weather department. I shouldn't complain, it wasn't flooding, or shaking like so many places. The estate sale, wasn't as advertised, it wasn't even a good garage sale!! I am disappointed when anyone does that. It was a good weekend anyway, got to relax and get the yard watered, etc Didn't have to cook, so that was a plus too. I have been walking an extra time around the lake this week, have 10 and half miles in, and it is only Tuesday!!!! Having son and his daughter for dinner tonight, guess I better get off and do some preparing early!!!! Antique Rose

A busy week.

2010-06-11T20:03:00.000-07:00

It was a busy week for me, and I am tired from all the running around, but satisfied and happy!

This past Tuesday was our installation dinner and it was quite festive. One of our members was gracious enough to have it at her house once again. The room was decorated with flowers and looked great. With tables elegant with table cloths and napkins shaped like flowers as well. The twenty-six ladies that were present were served a four course luncheon that was delicious!!!!! It started off with a green salad with rolls, followed by a pasta course, then salmon and beef with fresh veggies for the entree. A special chocolate cake with ice cream was our dessert. The installation went off without a hitch, and oh, yes, I forgot champagne for a toast, and ice tea or coffee to have with our dinner. It was fun, and we had fun talking and laughing threw out lunch.

Next day I went to my daughter's for a trip to several local towns in the valley. The granddaughters were along too, and we had fun looking for treasures. A lovely picnic lunch was enjoyed and we plan to make another day trip soon! The granddaughter's are growing up so quickly!! The oldest one will be off to college next year, seems like she just was a kindergartner a few moments ago!!! A couple of days of walking around the lake, getting some plants in the ground and bingo, the week was at an end. Also helped with the senior centers birthday party for the month of June, which is always fun. Ah, and it is time for the monthly flea market tomorrow, and there's an estate sale in town. What hidden treasures will I find?? I will let you know!! :-) Antique Rose

Vintage Fashion Show

2010-06-07T21:09:00.000-07:00

I went to a friends home where a vintage fashion show was to be. The weather was great, not too hot and a slight breeze. It took place in the backyard, around her pool, with tables placed all around. There were 80 some ladies there, all ready for the show. Fashions from the 20's to 80's were on parade. Young ladies were the models and it was fun to watch. We had a very nice lunch to munch on while the ladies were on the runway. Topped with a lovely dessert of Strawberry Shortcake. Before and after the show there were some articles for sell for charity, and of course I found a few treasures!! Tea pot and sugar/creamer to match. A tea cup and saucer, and a few linens, of which four were vintage table cloths. What a nice way to spend an afternoon, good friends, yummy food, and of course some new treasures. :-) Antique Rose

Garden Tour

2010-06-04T18:48:00.000-07:00

My friend, Judy, and I went on a garden tour today. What a nice relaxing way to find new plants, ideas on decorating your gardens and just plain fun to talk to other fellow garden lovers!!! We toured 5 homes and all were quite different, but also had some of the same plants. Lots of shade plants in one, lots of sunny type in another. The flowers were in glorious color and I took lots of pictures so I would not forget what went good together!!! One of the homes had my favorite flower, the Sweet Pea. You could smell them when you entered the backyard, and they were beautiful too!! I cannot wait to plant some in the fall, hope to have them next year growing up a wire fence!! There were waterfalls, bird houses, and old windows fixed so cleverly that it made you want to go home and start fixing the same for yourself!! Each hostess had a couple of different drinks, punch, lemonade, etc for the ladies, which was very welcome indeed as it turned out to be one of the hottest days we've had. :-) At the last one, there was a beautiful array of food for lunch and also a drawing, in which 5 lucky ladies won plants. I look forward to the next trip which will be in July. I believe a Japanese garden in a nearby city. Ah, it was great. Antique Rose

Remember our troops.

2010-05-31T11:13:00.001-07:00

Fun Day with the Family

2010-05-29T17:05:00.000-07:00

I left early this morning to meet my daughter and granddaughters for a fun day at a Lavender

Farm. We got there just before time for the class that they had signed up for. While they were making their wreaths, I checked out the gift shop and found some yummy smelling hand lotion and soaps, with lavender scent of course!!! Also some lavender pendants for a necklace or two. Rather neat if I say so myself. Then off to the fields of lavender and a very helpful man who told us about the various kinds of lavender and what they were used for and how to prune them when needed. After the wreaths were completed, we had a very nice picnic lunch on the premises. A

yummy chicken salad sandwich with fresh blueberries, strawberries, and apples. Also some cookies, and chips to round things off!!!! A friend of mine also came along and I think she really enjoyed the day. If that wasn't fun enough, we stopped on the way back from farm to visit a special store we both like. Found a couple of my "cookie plates' that I had to buy, and daughter found a special cup and saucer. Back to daughters, good byes for the day and home. Tomorrow we are going to see each other again at a once a year Antique Faire. Stay tuned, for the goodie report!!!! Antique Rose

Bach - Concerto for Oboe & Violin in C Minor BWV 1060 - 2/3

2010-05-25T17:59:00.000-07:00

Fun weekend.

2010-05-23T16:09:00.000-07:00

Well, yesterday started off nicely, with breakfast out. A special "flea", a once a year that takes place at the regular flea market place, but no new items allowed, just people cleaning out their garages, etc. I found some really great bargains, like vintage table cloths for two dollars a piece!!! I could hardly contain myself from shouting, yes!!! Also some dresser scarves for a dollar each. I can't remember ever getting these two things so reasonable!!! Spent the rest of the day happily doing chores around the house. Then today, another couple of hours looking in a favorite place where a lady was retiring, with a 70% off sell. Found a plate, 2 tablecloths, and a book on flowers that had beautiful pictures of said flowers. Felt really lucky for having found these things. My hubby was riding his bike while I did this and he found a cute little cafe to have lunch there. As it was on the way home, I got to stop at my very favorite nursery. It has so many beautiful plants, flowers, etc, it is just fun to look. Well~~~~~~~ What luck, they also had bunches of Sweet Peas for sale, grown on the premises !!!!! Got two bunches, and they smell heavenly!!!!!!!! The lady told me they had six packs to set out in Sept. I will be there with bells on to plant some, so I will have them in my own yard. They are my absolute favorite flower, but have such a short life!!! Next is lilacs, love their smell as well. I have those. :-) Well, that was my weekend, hope yours was as great!! Antique Rose

Concerts

2010-05-19T22:48:00.000-07:00

Last night my husband and I went to a Granddaughter's Choral Concert. It was really good!!!!!! You could tell that a lot of time was spent practicing all the songs, everything was memorized !!!!!( Looking forward to attending a dance recital by this same granddaughter in June.)

You had to tap your foot, they sang some really fast paced songs, and then some really slow and both were great!!! And in between the orchestra played and they were really good too!! I am very proud of the granddaughter who put so much time and effort in it. This was the last for this school year, so am looking forward to next year's. Then tonight back to the theater for yet another granddaughter's band concert. The first half was the school band and she played the Oboe, they sounded great, then the second half was the Jazz band and the same granddaughter played the Flute. There was some really rousing songs played, much enjoyed by all. She played a solo on the flute, and it was very good!!! We didn't know that she was going to do this, so it was a surprise for all the family!! She had a big smile afterwards, and thumbs up by the other jazz band members. There were 18 in the jazz band, and of those, only two young ladies. Ah, so many things to go to and see with the grands!!!!!! I really enjoy them. :-) Antique Rose

Mondays

2010-05-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

Ah, we're getting some more of that liquid sunshine today!!! We've caught up with the normal rain totals, and this is a bonus. Late in the year for us, but we'll take it. :-) I think they already said there is another one coming in for this weekend. I got my tomatoes staked over the weekend and some succulents planted that I bought at the garden club sale. They look neat in old tubs. I knew they would when I found them(tubs, that is). There is something about planting that makes my heart sing!!! It must go back to my parents, who always had a garden, and the veggies were really yummy and necessary to keep the family budget. My blueberry bush is growing well, and that makes me happy. Hopefully there will be some of those little blue berries next year. Had a fun time at my daughter's over the weekend. She had a pampered chef party and got to see old friends that I had not seen for awhile. Ta Ta Antique Rose

Birthday Blessings

2010-05-11T19:23:00.000-07:00

Today is my 72ND birthday. The whole day was really nice. It was a meeting today as well, of the Antique club that I belong too. The ladies of the club who were hostesses today had a surprise cake for me. Not only pretty, but very yummy. Flowers were in abundance, and everything went off without a hitch in spite of one not doing her hostess duties. We had a wonderful speaker on "old" bottles, which very interesting. I learned a lot about how to tell an old one from a more recent one. I will keep it in mind when out and about doing my "treasure hunting". :-) When I got home there were birthday greetings on the phone, as well as one just after got home. It was from my grandson in New York, and it was good talking to him. Then when my son came for dinner, he brought me yet another bouquet, this one, red roses. So pretty! Ah, is there anything better than a loving family and friends!!! Antique Rose

A Special Mother's Day

2010-05-09T21:46:00.000-07:00

My goodness, what a memorable day I have had!!!! Flowers from my son this morning, a phone call from a grandson in Florida and then a visit from my daughter and granddaughters. My daughter brought me pink roses, and a tote she made that had a picture of myself and my three children when they were very young. My, was I ever that young!? Seems not so long ago, but it must be, as the dark hair is gone and the children are grown with children, who have children!!!! I enjoyed the day with laughter and silliness that makes me smile when I think about it. I am so lucky to have such thoughtful children!!!!! Antique Rose

The Roseberry Cottage Sugar and Creamer.

2010-05-08T15:12:00.000-07:00

Hi again,

I had to show you my "win" from Cindy's "My Romantic Home" giveaway. It was from "The Roseberry Cottage, in Seffner, Florida. I am going to check it out, now that I know what great things they have!!!!! They also sent a beautiful white crocheted doily and a pretty white hankie with pink flowers. How special it made me feel. Antique Rose

May already! Time is flying.

2010-05-07T11:51:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone,

Lost a few days there, and May snuck in!!!! The past few days have been very beautiful with temps in the 70's. Nice to walk early without being so bundled up!! The ducklings are out and about, got a few more pictures. Love it when they appear on our walk. :-) Gosh, Mother's Day is almost here. Hope that all of you have a wonderful one!!!!!! I received roses from my grandson, and they are really pretty. My walking friend brought me some really pretty peonies as well as a birthday gift. So thoughtful!!!!!! She knew I would be a very busy lady next Tuesday which is my birthday, as we belong to an Antique Club, and I have early duties that day. I am sure it will be great as usual, all the ladies of the club are very good hostesses and we're going to have a speaker who is going to bring her "old" bottles, and talk about them. I like old things, bottles included so I am looking forward to that. We're also having a side table for gals who want to bring things that they want to sale. Treasures to be found!! :-) My tomatoes are growing quite nicely, and that pleases me!!! I added something to the soil this year, and I am sure that's why they didn't do so well last year, I had depleted that spot!!!! I also won the give away from Cindy's-My Romantic Home blog. Haven't receive it yet, but am thrilled to have won. A first for me!! :-) She has a beautiful blog, and so talented!!!! I feel inspired by her different projects!!

Going to dinner at my son's this Saturday evening. That will be nice. It's valley time this weekend as well. Busy, busy. Antique Rose

TRIP

2010-04-29T16:30:00.000-07:00

Yesterday started off with rain, now mind you, I had asked for sunshine to go with us on a trip to Kellye Park and the Japanese Friendship Garden!!! Well, by the time we reached our destination, it had slowed to a shower, then after a few steps inside the garden, nothing but sunshine!! It was a beautiful park with lots of beautiful trees, shrubs, water, and stone statues. A really fun walk and I took lots of really nice pictures. Plan to get them developed and give some to the club, for future guests to look at and want to go next year. At the park next to the friendship park was lots of homes built around the 1850's to early 1900's. We got to go inside a few and really learned a lot about the families, and how they lived. Aren't we lucky, inside toilets, and running water, etc. You don't realize just how much things have improved in that way. I don't know that we are any happier, but like to think so!!! We visited a early dentist office, wow, that really made me appreciate my dentist!!! We brought our lunches and had a nice picnic in the park and had beautiful roses all around. I hope to go back on a weekend, and see all the homes that are only opened on weekends and holidays. We had a very knowledgeable docent also. That always makes the trip more enjoyable too. We arrived back to the senior center, right on time. Till next time~~~~~Antique Rose

Time well spent with the loves.

2010-04-26T19:24:00.000-07:00

Went to my Daughter's home on Sunday morning. We went to a concert that the older granddaughter was playing in. She plays the Oboe. It was an enjoyable afternoon. She had to be early for rehearsal, so while she was doing that, and before the concert was to begin, the rest of us gals went to lunch and then looked around in a couple of stores. Got back just before all available parking was gone!!! After a two hour concert, we then went to the Old Spaghetti Factory and had a nice dinner. I'm sure the one that participated in the concert was really hungry!! Back home after that and a good visit before bathes and bedtime. It was a surprise to the grands that I was staying the night. My granddaughter informed me that I snored!! :-). Stayed around and visited until the gals got in from school, then it was time to leave. Hugs all around, you never can have enough of those!!! Antique Rose

Another rain expected tonight and tomorrow, hoping it is not into Weds as well, a trip with the senior garden club then, and we're visiting some beautiful gardens!!! Plus my lilac(new one) and my peonies are just opening up!! I hope they survive!!!!!

Saturday's wanderings.

2010-04-24T20:53:00.000-07:00

A beautiful saturday once again. After breakfast, we went for a drive, looking up old addresses we have lived at before. You do this once you've been married for a long time, and have more to look back to, than perhaps future. Just remembering our first years together, as our 50th is coming soon. :-) Ah, to be that young again!! Don't really feel old, yet know that I am perhaps in the autumn of my years. Anyway, back to our Saturday. Went to a farmer's market in a town nearby, as I thought they would have sweet peas, one of my favorite flowers. Yea, they did, as you can see in the photo I put on today. Then on to another little town nearby to look in a couple of thrift stores I like to go too. As it turned out I found a couple of purses, and my hubby a couple of shirts. Had fun, and didn't spend too much money!! We had a late lunch, so just snacked later instead of having a normal dinner. Will be going to my daughter's tomorrow to see a concert that my granddaughter is in, then back for an overnight stay with them. Should be fun!!! Antique Rose

Raining again!!!!

2010-04-21T13:22:00.000-07:00

Rain, rain, go away, Antique Rose want to play!!! Rained all night, and is a dreary, grey day with drizzle, then rain, then more of the same. Feel rather blah and not so good. Blood sugar was too low all at once, felt like a limp rag!! Hopefully tomorrow will be better. Hoping you have sun where ever you are. Antique Rose

A Lazy Weekend

2010-04-18T20:27:00.000-07:00

I've been waiting for this weekend for sometime, you know the kind, flowers are beginning to show their wares, birds singing, it isn't cold, and you want to shout, hurrah!!!!!!!! We went to the valley to do the yard work for my mother-in-law and it was just great, warm gentle breezes, not hot, but not cold, just right. Not many of the weekends are like this, so we enjoyed it. :-) Went for our regular Japanese food at a local town. Looked in a favorite store, and just had a good visit. Today we had a good day as well. Sleep in, well, until 6:30 AM, which is late for me, as I get up at 5:00AM during the week. We just had a cup of coffee and toast, then around 10:00AM went out for brunch. Yum, there's a really good breakfast place about 12 minutes away. Great food, good service and then a walk around the town. What a relaxing day. I really needed it. With all the rain and cold, it was a real treat not to wear layers of clothing to be warm. Since I am no spring chicken, I am cold a lot. :-) Just got the word from my son, the place and time of our 50Th Wedding Anniversary dinner is set. Looking forward to that. I am hoping that all the people that I invited will come and help us celebrate. And they said it wouldn't last!!! :-) I really do have the best husband!! Still brings flowers for no reason other than he wants too, never forgets a birthday, or any other special time. I am lucky!!! Antique Rose

Tomatoes, love them!!

2010-04-15T15:15:00.000-07:00

Just a note, I went to several local places for tomato plants. Finally found the ones I wanted at

OSH hardware. Got the necessary soil and fertilizer. Got then in the ground, didn't wilt, so I think they will be fine!! Yea, got them in before the next rain that is expected first of next week!! Very happy about that!! I guess the urge to plant never goes away, it is in the blood. I had to dig up some of my Dahlia bulbs/tubers for that spot, so now have to find them another place~~~~~~stay tuned. Antique Rose

Antique Club Trip

2010-04-13T19:58:00.000-07:00

Well, our trip was fun!! Went to a Peninsula antique mall, and had a day of "hunting treasures!!! It was lots of fun, talking and finding things that we couldn't or didn't want to do without!!!! A lunch at local Mexican restaurant and back to more stores!!! I found some really pretty pitchers with roses of course. Will take some pictures and post them. At least I can do that now, even though I can't use my scanner yet!! We've had rain for several days, but today was without rain, for which we were very thankful. The rain has left my Flags rather ragged, but hopefully it has not harmed my orchids!!!! Spikes are out, and should be opening soon. Lilacs are almost gone, the rain made their stay a bit short. I got some pictures though, so will have those to look at. :=)

Ta Ta Antique Rose

Beginning of the weekend.

2010-04-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a fun day, beginning with a trip to our local Mc D's for breakfast. Then on to the flea that comes once a month. I was lucky, I found a Nippon tea set that consists of a tea pot and five cups and saucers. I also bought some cute little birds, not old, but neat and they go on the selves with the older ones just fine. A phone call from my daughter asking our plans, and if they could come over. Well, of course they could. We had a fun time, went to a few antique places and fooled around for a few hours before heading back home. Got some good pictures of the local train station with the girls in them of course, and some flower pictures as well. We exchange picture cards, that way I get the ones she takes, and visa versa. We then went to dinner. That was good, no cooking!!! A bit crowded, but that is what happens if you don't get there early!!! Came home and continued our visit. Last day of spring break. Back to the homework grind next week!!

Trip with Antique club coming up Tuesday. Yea!! I am also making a curtain for my bedroom window. Not sure how good they will turn out, but have to give it a try!! Antique Rose

Easter

2010-04-07T15:35:00.000-07:00

I am a bit behind!! Had a lovely day at my daughter's for Easter. She fixed a lovely dinner of Chicken Enchiladas and the trimmings. I brought the ham. It was all very yummy, topped off by a lemon cake. I was sure I had over eaten, but was pleasantly surprised!! She fixed some tasty munchies too! :-) Got some great pictures of the granddaughters, you know that you can't have too many of those!! Just wish the fourth one could have been there! It was her turn to be with her Mom. This week has been busy as well, walking and volunteering. I walked a total of 10 miles so far. Hope to have that doubled by the end of the week. I walk early with my regular partner, then another with a friend that walks later. I plan to be able to wear a spiffy dress for my 50Th :-)

The plans are in the works right now. Not until August, but that gives me time, right!? Next week is our Antique club trip to a town on the peninsula that has a great Antique mall. Yea!! I think it will be a lot of fun, especially with the other gals of the club, who are really great. Lunch out or bring your own. Also this month is our volunteer appreciation day, where we get served dessert. I have five years in now, but of course there are lots with much more. Eh, it's a start!!! I really like doing it, and have met lots of really nice people. Ta Ta Antique Rose

Fun with the grands.

2010-03-29T11:19:00.000-07:00

Well Friday I got more weeds pulled, then finished up early on Saturday. Let it rain, I am ready!

About noon on Saturday had the granddaughters visit, and so had lunch ready for them. They are fun to be around, and we had a fun time while their mother and her brother did some more looking around for a place to have my 50th celebration. When she returned, we had a lovely visit before later going to dinner. They are like having a mini tornado visit. Never a dull moment!!!! I really have enjoyed having them around a bit more than usual. They are so busy with school work and their various music and dance lessons that it is not always possible. My daughter brought a blueberry bush for me, and I got that planted as well. Hopefully the rain will come now and it will begin to grow well. Perhaps next year I will get enough to make a blueberry tart. My daughters favorite. I heard from my good friend that moved to S. Carolina yesterday, it was nice to hear from her and know that she likes her new place. Was a bit concerned that she wouldn't like her move. :-) I also went to an estate sale yesterday late morning. Should have gone earlier, but still managed to snag a few bargains!!! For a dollar and a half I got a table cloth, six hankies, three dresser scarves, a beautiful luster bowl with roses and an aluminum tray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I think I did well~~~~~~~~~~Antique Rose

Music Festival

2010-03-26T12:50:00.000-07:00

Last evening, my husband and I went to my daughters house. She fixed a yummy dinner of Chili Verde and trimmings!!!!!!!!!! So good!!!! What a cook she has become. The occasion was a music festival district wide of the bands, orchestras, and choirs of the various middle and high schools in the Tracy unified school district. Wow!!!!!!! it was so good, I loved all the different songs that were played. Made me smile and made me tap my toes!!! Each one did separate pieces, then at the end all played and sang together!!!!! I hated for it to end, I enjoyed it so much!!! Three granddaughters played and sang in this event. I was so proud and impressed by their performance. :-) Can't wait for the next one in May and the dance recital!!!!!!!!!!! So lucky to have such beautiful and talented granddaughters!!!! Antique Rose

Latest happenings.

2010-03-21T11:26:00.000-07:00

Hello, yesterday was a fun day, going to my daughter's for dinner and then a play. The play was the High School's last play of the year, called Les Miserables, I think I got that right! Anyway, I enjoyed it, and being with the grands, one of which played the music section. She plays the Oboe and Piccolo. It was a long 3 hrs for her!! I get ahead of myself!! The dinner was sooooo yummy!! Baby back ribs, corn on the cob, salad and rice. She is such a good cook!!!! Looking forward to my next time over there when we go see the District Music Festival, and all three granddaughters will be in the event. One in the Chorus, one in the band(flute),and one in the Orchestra(violin), such a treat for me!!!! We went a couple of years ago, and really enjoyed it. Today, they are coming here to visit, and we will celebrate the youngest granddaughter's birthday. We'll go to a local Mexican restaurant (her choice) for that. Should be fun. Perhaps we will get to go to a Spring Open House at a local town, my daughter usually misses. Later~~~~~Antique Rose

Weekend ramblings~~~~~~~~~

2010-03-15T18:59:00.000-07:00

Hello again. I welcomed the weekend, I was tired and needed to sleep in! Well, I guess you call sleeping till seven o'clock late for me, as usually get up at five am during the week. :-) I had a flea market to go too, then an anniversary celebration after that. The day started off quite cold, even had ice on the car!!! It really didn't get very warm later, but at least thought it would be warmer inside for the get together!!! I found a really nice shell box at the flea. Hadn't found one in a while.

After coming home and grabbing a hot cup of coffee and relaxing for a bit. We got ready for the anniversary celebration. I dressed warm, and it is a good thing I did. They left doors open on either side of the room, and I was quite cold by the time I left. It was good to see our friends and the happy couple !!! Fifty years is a long time to be happily married!!! Their two daughters put the affair on, and not only were the speakers fun to listen too, the food was yummy as well. We have one coming up in August, hopefully it will come off as nicely!!! It will just be family, but that adds up to quite the number!! That is one reason I hope that all the dental work will be finished. :-) I heard from a friend that just moved to South Carolina. It was fun to hear her voice and know that she is doing fine and likes her new home. Antique Rose

Happenings

2010-03-10T17:56:00.000-08:00

Hello, well I had another implant today, and it went well. Doctor said that mine from last week were looking good and that I was a fast healer. I am finished with implants now, and have to wait a certain amount if time(usually four months) before the next step. I have a feeling it won't be quite as long as that!!! Anyway, I am on my way to having a beautiful set of teeth by the fall!!! That will be nice. It has been sometime since I could say that!!! With my 50Th anniversary coming up, I look forward to having a beautiful picture, with a big smile!!!!

Yesterday was another successful Antique club meeting. The ladies I chose to be hostesses did an outstanding job with the decorations(St Paddy's Day) and the food was excellent!! Great chicken salad , egg salad and turkey croissants for the tea sandwiches and Potato salad, plus two great Jello salads completed the luncheon. Well, of course there was cookies, and pastries too! Gotta have those to complete the picture, plus they go well with the tea and coffee. We had an excellent speaker on Victorian interiors and the paints that were used. A very interesting talk. You just never know what you will learn about our various speakers. We are usually pleased. Antique Rose