The last time I posted was May 11?????? Holy cow....did I desert this blog or WHAT?!?!? Let me see....that was the last week and a half before we left for AK...um....well, I remember that I was right out straight...not only was I trying to get things prepared for the trip, but then Ed was underfoot as well.....he was off work from May 18th until this past Monday. Don't get me wrong....I love having him around, but he's not a lot of help getting ready for a trip. He doesn't worry about anything....I worry about everything...see how it can be?
So....our trip was wonderful! We didn't miss a connecting flight, though it was very close one time...however, that was the airlines fault, so they'd have had the responsibility of getting us a new connection. I did have a fairly uncomfortable trip for the last leg on the way out, but nothing that could be helped after the fact, so you just deal. We flew from Bangor to Atlanta to Salt Lake City to Anchorage....on the flight between Salt Lake City and Anchorage , the flight attendant spilled a whole cup of coffee in my lap. I got it all sopped up as best I could (he started to offer to help until he realized WHERE it spilled...then got really red faced...hee hee). I only had a change of underwear in my carry on, no jeans, so I just wrapped up in their blankets for the rest of the trip. Then I discovered that the coffee had seeped thru the zipper of my carryon (which was at my feet, coz I was getting ready to crochet), so the undies wouldn't have helped!! Fortunately, all my yarn was in baggies, so it was safe...the little dress I was working on got coffee on it, but it washed out later. My necklight and my electronic solitaire got hit, too...but not damaged. They gave me 1000 free skymiles....like I'm ever gonna use them??? S'ok....it was just a minor accident...the coffee on an airplane is not anywhere near hot enough to burn ya.
A couple of the highlights for me were the scenery, which was absolutely breathtaking and seeing a couple of grizzly bears right up close! Ed didn't get as much fishing in as he'd planned, which was a bit of a disappointment, but he still had a wonderful time. He ended up going halibut fishing twice....the first time was for him...the second time was more so he'd have fish for the family - they all said they'd pay shipping if he got any they could have. Whooo boys, is it expensive!!
We didn't take tons of pictures for a couple of reasons...one: neither of us is big on photography (Ed has to have the camera turned on for him!!), two: we don't have much company, so paper copies of pictures of vacations and such are just something else for me to have to dust(!!), and three: for the most part, pictures just don't show the magnificence of what we saw, but in our memories it is and always will be awesome.
In the 20 days we were there, we traveled over 1800 miles. The RV we rented was comfortable, and being able to just stop whenever we wanted was the ideal thing for us. Everyone asked us if we'd do it again, and we tell them......well....actually.....we'd love to do the same thing only go to a different state this time!!!
While on the trip, I finished the little yellow baby dress I had taken with me.....and made a couple of adult hats, an adult hat & scarf set, a couple of kids hat & scarf sets, as well as a mini tote....I gave them away to various people I met at campgrounds, lightening the load so I'd have room for the souvenirs we bought!! (hee hee...method to my madness, see).
Four days after we got home (Tuesday), the Dish Network guys came and installed satellite internet - WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOO!!! It's not the fastest connection (I chose the least expensive, slower package), but it's WAAAAAAAAY faster than dial up.
I didn't have much time to enjoy it before we were off again, though.....two days after installation (Thursday), we went to VT to see Ed's dad for the weekend. He ended up going in the hospital and it was a couple of days before we were even sure what the problem was or whether he'd make it. The first diagnosis was pneumonia (for the 4th time?!?)...then they changed it to ARDS........we're still not sure how well he's going to recover...we're in wait and see mode and it's so hard to just wait and know you can't do a thing!! Poor Ed....all things considered, he's really holding up well.
I've not picked up a crochet hook since I got home....haven't really had time. Maybe this week I'll do something about that, but right now I'm still trying to catch up on laundry and housework!!
Done ramblin!
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Friday, May 11, 2007
15 Days to AK
Hoo, boy.....am I ever going to get everything done in time? Wednesday was a no energy day, so, until it was time to go to the denturist (again!!) at 4:30, about all I did was laundry.
Oh, I did do some work on our tentative itinerary for the trip...a big job for me. I think I've taken care of most of what I need to for the trip to date, but so much that needs doing has to wait until nearly last minute - I've a looooong list of that stuff!! I hate last minute!! I'm always afraid I'm going to forget something vital. Before my stroke I could go with the flo, even though I was the worrier of the family. What a difference since then........now things have to be planned fairly well or I panic....does that ever suck!! I have firmed up some of our plans with a few friends and family we plan to visit - a big help. I'm nervous about the flight......not really the flying part so much, but the check in, getting from gate to gate, etc....we've never done this and I'm afraid I'll screw up something....miss a connector....or something will be wrong with our baggage or it will get lost. I did arrange for electric cart and/or wheelchair service - I'd never make it from gate to gate walking! I've gotten so much advice from others who've flown....it's all so different that none of it seems helpful now! Well, either all will go well and I'll be fine, or things will get messed up and I'll be so stressed I don't cope. Sigh.
Yesterday I did errands and got the groceries. I was bumming.......bought a couple of pair of new sneakers on my last Walmart trip (2 wks ago). I've worn a size 8 in all the Dr. Scholl's for over 6 years, so I didn't try these ones on when I bought them two weeks ago.....wouldn't you know, they're too small and I need an 8 1/2. And, of course......the store didn't have that size, so I ended up having to return them and get a refund. DARN!!! The second pair I bought that day, a pair of Starter brand on sale for $16, were to be my "kickin around" ones...and I did try those on......an 8 fit me ok...but being "cheap ones" are not comfortable for all day wear. Now I need to either try to find the Dr. Scholl's I wanted in a different store or go buy some expensive sneakers so I'll have a good pair. Sigh again.
On to more fun topics!! Here's the picture of the last completed project....another hat and scarf done in worsted and Fancy Fur.
I've got another little tote started, but I've not worked on it in over a week.....just can't seem to get interested in it again. So, it'll sit in the basket and wait for me, hollaring occasionally. I did do a few rows on the baby dress WIP....I'll probably finish that before our trip.
I want to do another bolero/shorty sweater with the Fancy Fur, but I'd like to find an easier pattern. I've a couple that call for worsted yarn - tried to adapt them for the bulky with no luck as usual! I should have known better...I never can do that and it just makes me mad at myself...dur!! I'll have to look around and see what I can find.
So.....I'm outta here!
Done ramblin
Oh, I did do some work on our tentative itinerary for the trip...a big job for me. I think I've taken care of most of what I need to for the trip to date, but so much that needs doing has to wait until nearly last minute - I've a looooong list of that stuff!! I hate last minute!! I'm always afraid I'm going to forget something vital. Before my stroke I could go with the flo, even though I was the worrier of the family. What a difference since then........now things have to be planned fairly well or I panic....does that ever suck!! I have firmed up some of our plans with a few friends and family we plan to visit - a big help. I'm nervous about the flight......not really the flying part so much, but the check in, getting from gate to gate, etc....we've never done this and I'm afraid I'll screw up something....miss a connector....or something will be wrong with our baggage or it will get lost. I did arrange for electric cart and/or wheelchair service - I'd never make it from gate to gate walking! I've gotten so much advice from others who've flown....it's all so different that none of it seems helpful now! Well, either all will go well and I'll be fine, or things will get messed up and I'll be so stressed I don't cope. Sigh.
Yesterday I did errands and got the groceries. I was bumming.......bought a couple of pair of new sneakers on my last Walmart trip (2 wks ago). I've worn a size 8 in all the Dr. Scholl's for over 6 years, so I didn't try these ones on when I bought them two weeks ago.....wouldn't you know, they're too small and I need an 8 1/2. And, of course......the store didn't have that size, so I ended up having to return them and get a refund. DARN!!! The second pair I bought that day, a pair of Starter brand on sale for $16, were to be my "kickin around" ones...and I did try those on......an 8 fit me ok...but being "cheap ones" are not comfortable for all day wear. Now I need to either try to find the Dr. Scholl's I wanted in a different store or go buy some expensive sneakers so I'll have a good pair. Sigh again.
On to more fun topics!! Here's the picture of the last completed project....another hat and scarf done in worsted and Fancy Fur.I've got another little tote started, but I've not worked on it in over a week.....just can't seem to get interested in it again. So, it'll sit in the basket and wait for me, hollaring occasionally. I did do a few rows on the baby dress WIP....I'll probably finish that before our trip.
I want to do another bolero/shorty sweater with the Fancy Fur, but I'd like to find an easier pattern. I've a couple that call for worsted yarn - tried to adapt them for the bulky with no luck as usual! I should have known better...I never can do that and it just makes me mad at myself...dur!! I'll have to look around and see what I can find.
So.....I'm outta here!
Done ramblin
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Lost in the cyberworld
Wow....what a time I've had. Last month I somehow lost my yahoo email account. Went to sign in.....wouldn't accept my password....got an email at my private email account saying my password had been changed ( I didn't do it!!).....so I did the "forgot password thing and asked them to email it to me at my private account...it wouldn't accept the personal info that gives it the okay...said no such account listed for that personal info......HUH? Tried for several days, finally gave up....thinking maybe someone somehow got in and changed my info. So....opened a new yahoo account....and opened a hotmail one as backup. I had about 95% of my email addies elsewhere, so all I lost were some confirmation emails that I'd not had time to print....a few things I ordered on line and a couple of reference things. All the orders came with no problem...the other stuff I'll just have to try to find again.
So, I neglected my blog in favor of setting up the new account, getting all my email addies transfered, notifying everyone and going on site to catch up on posts at the two groups I'm in.
Fortunately, I'd printed off our flight info (the e-tickets, the insurance) and our fishing license info....though I will have to contact them....we were supposed to get our actual licenses in the mail and have not.
We're gearing up for our trip.....18 days til take-off...I'm not anywhere near ready!! Sigh...it'll all come together...or we'll just do without whatever doesn't come together!
For now, we're going back to the denturist about once a week for adjustments. I may have to put up with some problems with my lower.....I've a boney spot that sticks out and it will be ok for about 3 days then start to hurt and get raw.....they may not be able to adjust the denture....that particular area sometimes is really prominent on some people and requires surgery to reduce. I do NOT want (physically and monitarily) more surgery!!!! If I'm one of those people (just my luck), the non-surgical solution would be to have that area cut out of my denture, meaning it would never fit good...I'd not only have to use an adhesive, but I'd have a gap that would probably allow food to infiltrate under, so would have to remove and clean out food every time I eat. And even then it might rub a bit, so I'd probably always have to take them out a lot. Sigh.....not a bad denture....a bad mouth. Huh....never thought it would catch up with me this way (!!). Ahh, well....we'll deal with that if it comes.
I've been on a bit of a roll with crochet lately. Here are pictures of three more projects I've done since my last blog update.....lookee!!
I'm on a hat and scarf kick, as you can see. The first blue one, done in worsted and ribbon yarn, I finished during the last week of April, the other blue one, in worsted and fun fur, was finished on May 1st. The poncho, done in two variegated worsted yarns, was a wip that I finally finished on May 2.
We went to VT this past weekend (Thurs thru Mon) visiting my F-I-L. I not only finished yet another that I've not taken a picture of (in red worsted and red fancy fur), but I started working on a baby's dress - I really am determined to get rid of some old yarn and also some of that fancy fur and other novelty yarn that I've not been able to resist when on sale....I'm runnin outta room!!!
Well....done ramblin.
So, I neglected my blog in favor of setting up the new account, getting all my email addies transfered, notifying everyone and going on site to catch up on posts at the two groups I'm in.
Fortunately, I'd printed off our flight info (the e-tickets, the insurance) and our fishing license info....though I will have to contact them....we were supposed to get our actual licenses in the mail and have not.
We're gearing up for our trip.....18 days til take-off...I'm not anywhere near ready!! Sigh...it'll all come together...or we'll just do without whatever doesn't come together!
For now, we're going back to the denturist about once a week for adjustments. I may have to put up with some problems with my lower.....I've a boney spot that sticks out and it will be ok for about 3 days then start to hurt and get raw.....they may not be able to adjust the denture....that particular area sometimes is really prominent on some people and requires surgery to reduce. I do NOT want (physically and monitarily) more surgery!!!! If I'm one of those people (just my luck), the non-surgical solution would be to have that area cut out of my denture, meaning it would never fit good...I'd not only have to use an adhesive, but I'd have a gap that would probably allow food to infiltrate under, so would have to remove and clean out food every time I eat. And even then it might rub a bit, so I'd probably always have to take them out a lot. Sigh.....not a bad denture....a bad mouth. Huh....never thought it would catch up with me this way (!!). Ahh, well....we'll deal with that if it comes.
I've been on a bit of a roll with crochet lately. Here are pictures of three more projects I've done since my last blog update.....lookee!!
I'm on a hat and scarf kick, as you can see. The first blue one, done in worsted and ribbon yarn, I finished during the last week of April, the other blue one, in worsted and fun fur, was finished on May 1st. The poncho, done in two variegated worsted yarns, was a wip that I finally finished on May 2.
We went to VT this past weekend (Thurs thru Mon) visiting my F-I-L. I not only finished yet another that I've not taken a picture of (in red worsted and red fancy fur), but I started working on a baby's dress - I really am determined to get rid of some old yarn and also some of that fancy fur and other novelty yarn that I've not been able to resist when on sale....I'm runnin outta room!!!
Well....done ramblin.
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