Well...the last few days have been quite eventful. We took the weekend off, had a fabulous dinner yesterday afternoon, said goodbye to some good friends (and hello to a couple of new ones!), and then went and tried to paint today. I guess too much went on over the weekend, too many ups and downs, because most of the folks were kinda pissy today. I guess they're allowed. More on that later.
Joan called it quits after a couple of weeks. I just don't understand some people, the way they let insulin pumps and blindness get them down. Seriously, Joan was a real trooper, getting work done and still battling through all of her handicaps. I don't know how she did it. I guess that explains the missing 6-packs.
Terry showed up to get his luminescent Karmen Ghia, as well as his clothes and other belongings. We also got to meet his wife, Wendy, as well as their son Taylor. Taylor split early to go back to school, while Terry and Wendy decided to spend the night and leave in the morning.
And last but not least, Ken and Cindy finally got parolled, and left this morning as well. Believe it or not, they only planned on staying two weeks anyway, so their exit was indeed pre-ordained. Gonna miss 'em, no question aboot it.
Had a cool hike in the woods yesterday. Saw all kinds of streams, waterfalls, wildflowers, etc. Seven of us went - Me, Mic, Ken, Cindy, Wendy, Terry and Jonny. First decent exercise we have had since we came up here. Actually sweated. Go figure.
So, anyway...back to today...
It seemed like eveyone just had problems getting their motors started. People showed up 45 minutes late at the pod, whining, mumbling, complaining or just keeping to themselves. I guess with all of the changes, we have to get used to what we have. Loralei is my very first worker's comp filing, because of a nasty insect-type bite on her wrist. Looks nasty. They gave her all kinds of medicine, but she should be back on the wall tomorrow. Mickie knows how she feels. Filling out all of those government forms and answering hours of questions was absolutely as painful as the goofy bite! I think I'll make it easier next time and just run her over with the truck. A lot less paperwork. Twyla felt pretty ill, so I sent her back for the day. We are short people anyway, which only adds to the stress. Anyway, we got started late, and were told to park the lifts so that they can move traffic to the outside lanes. Ask Jack how dangerous THAT is!
We ended up getting a lot of work done anyway, a tribute to perseverence. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better. I'm still looking at two weeks.
Oh! And they were supposed to ship the Primasil today. If everything goes as expected, it should be here Friday.
Please pardon the typing. I took some of Mickie's cough medicine, and it's really, really, good.
Later.
Mike
Great shot of Wendy and Terry. Glad he came back, even if it was for just a day. We got to meet his sweet wife and wonderful son, which was a real treat. (Have I brown-nosed enough? Do you think he'll come back? Can I stop now?)
Cooking - Almost everyone got into the act. There was so much food that we ate it again for diinner tonight! With a bucket of KFC, just to add a little variety, you understand.
All of the ingredients were fresh - and had to be kept that way, of course! Except for the Hershey's Kisses. Wait a minute. Where did those go?
Cindy preparing her famous Chicken in a Knot bread. Or maybe that's "Stricken Chicken". Regardless, the "chicken" looked pretty...well..OK, it was good. Just close your eyes.
I TOLD you there was a lot of food! Look at this spread! And it was all made by all of these artists - from scratch! Without too much scratching, I might add. Health codes, strictly enforced.
One of many waterfalls that we saw on our hike. Whole trek took about an hour and a half, so I figure we walked...oh... at least 30 miles. Maybe less, maybe more.
Here is Wendy admiring the spectacles of the Great Smoky Mountains. Nature in all of it's glory, babbling brooks, cool, crisp water, dust kicked up from all of the SUV's... Yeah, I should write greeting cards.
Twyla and Sabrina sharing cooking secrets. They were both hell in the kitchen, but in a Christian sort of way.
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Joan called it quits after a couple of weeks. I just don't understand some people, the way they let insulin pumps and blindness get them down. Seriously, Joan was a real trooper, getting work done and still battling through all of her handicaps. I don't know how she did it. I guess that explains the missing 6-packs.
Terry showed up to get his luminescent Karmen Ghia, as well as his clothes and other belongings. We also got to meet his wife, Wendy, as well as their son Taylor. Taylor split early to go back to school, while Terry and Wendy decided to spend the night and leave in the morning.
And last but not least, Ken and Cindy finally got parolled, and left this morning as well. Believe it or not, they only planned on staying two weeks anyway, so their exit was indeed pre-ordained. Gonna miss 'em, no question aboot it.
Had a cool hike in the woods yesterday. Saw all kinds of streams, waterfalls, wildflowers, etc. Seven of us went - Me, Mic, Ken, Cindy, Wendy, Terry and Jonny. First decent exercise we have had since we came up here. Actually sweated. Go figure.
So, anyway...back to today...
It seemed like eveyone just had problems getting their motors started. People showed up 45 minutes late at the pod, whining, mumbling, complaining or just keeping to themselves. I guess with all of the changes, we have to get used to what we have. Loralei is my very first worker's comp filing, because of a nasty insect-type bite on her wrist. Looks nasty. They gave her all kinds of medicine, but she should be back on the wall tomorrow. Mickie knows how she feels. Filling out all of those government forms and answering hours of questions was absolutely as painful as the goofy bite! I think I'll make it easier next time and just run her over with the truck. A lot less paperwork. Twyla felt pretty ill, so I sent her back for the day. We are short people anyway, which only adds to the stress. Anyway, we got started late, and were told to park the lifts so that they can move traffic to the outside lanes. Ask Jack how dangerous THAT is!
We ended up getting a lot of work done anyway, a tribute to perseverence. Hopefully, tomorrow will be better. I'm still looking at two weeks.
Oh! And they were supposed to ship the Primasil today. If everything goes as expected, it should be here Friday.
Please pardon the typing. I took some of Mickie's cough medicine, and it's really, really, good.
Later.
Mike
Great shot of Wendy and Terry. Glad he came back, even if it was for just a day. We got to meet his sweet wife and wonderful son, which was a real treat. (Have I brown-nosed enough? Do you think he'll come back? Can I stop now?)
Cooking - Almost everyone got into the act. There was so much food that we ate it again for diinner tonight! With a bucket of KFC, just to add a little variety, you understand.
All of the ingredients were fresh - and had to be kept that way, of course! Except for the Hershey's Kisses. Wait a minute. Where did those go?
Cindy preparing her famous Chicken in a Knot bread. Or maybe that's "Stricken Chicken". Regardless, the "chicken" looked pretty...well..OK, it was good. Just close your eyes.
I TOLD you there was a lot of food! Look at this spread! And it was all made by all of these artists - from scratch! Without too much scratching, I might add. Health codes, strictly enforced.
One of many waterfalls that we saw on our hike. Whole trek took about an hour and a half, so I figure we walked...oh... at least 30 miles. Maybe less, maybe more.
Here is Wendy admiring the spectacles of the Great Smoky Mountains. Nature in all of it's glory, babbling brooks, cool, crisp water, dust kicked up from all of the SUV's... Yeah, I should write greeting cards.
Twyla and Sabrina sharing cooking secrets. They were both hell in the kitchen, but in a Christian sort of way.
.
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