The President's weekend.

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.

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.

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.

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