After rather a long time I have come back to the blog. So many things have happened during this period that I have neglected this blog. I am happy to say things are working out. That's all for now. More later.
Pappy
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Friday, February 11, 2011
Here again
Time gets away when you don't make good use of it. Many times I have thought about writing something as I am going to sleep. The next day it all seems to have slipped away. Could I be trying to make more of blogging than it should be. With 3 readers I know pretty much whats going on. The things I do daily are very normal, not very exciting. I worked at a job for many years where I spent the day alone. Not much contact with other people, probably spoke less than 100 words during the day. After I got married and had a family I looked forward to those evenings with my girls. It was a good time. When my grandson was born I wanted to spend as much time with him as I could. I have been able to share much with him and his Mom and Dad. I have always been welcome in their home even for extended stays. My youngest daughter and her boyfriend have welcomed me into their home. I am a very lucky man to have such a wonderful family.
The 19th of February Jo and I will celebrate 46 years of marriage. The girls and grandson are coming here to help us celebrate. I am very pleased they are coming and very emotional. Thanks girls.
Safe travel, love you all.
Pappy
The 19th of February Jo and I will celebrate 46 years of marriage. The girls and grandson are coming here to help us celebrate. I am very pleased they are coming and very emotional. Thanks girls.
Safe travel, love you all.
Pappy
Saturday, July 3, 2010
So long since I bloged
July 3, 2010
Back in UT. Been here for a month now. Just hanging out with Sandy and her family. Several special things have happened since I have been here. Celebrated Sandy's birthday with her and the "boys". Very happy time for me. Went to watch Tristan play soccer. In the final game of the season he scored a goal. Great to see his reaction and the joy on his face. Attended an assembly at his school where he received a gold President's award. Signed by President Obama. A citizenship medal. His mom and dad were very proud. Grandpa was wiping bauba from his chin. (also very proud) It has been a good visit, a little longer than planed, but some things came up and this is how it worked out. Tristan and I head back to La Mirada on Monday. Looking forward to being home and seeing my sweet baby.
Espana won their game today and advanced to the next round. That's good. I am sure Jo is happy.
Take care.
Pappy1
Back in UT. Been here for a month now. Just hanging out with Sandy and her family. Several special things have happened since I have been here. Celebrated Sandy's birthday with her and the "boys". Very happy time for me. Went to watch Tristan play soccer. In the final game of the season he scored a goal. Great to see his reaction and the joy on his face. Attended an assembly at his school where he received a gold President's award. Signed by President Obama. A citizenship medal. His mom and dad were very proud. Grandpa was wiping bauba from his chin. (also very proud) It has been a good visit, a little longer than planed, but some things came up and this is how it worked out. Tristan and I head back to La Mirada on Monday. Looking forward to being home and seeing my sweet baby.
Espana won their game today and advanced to the next round. That's good. I am sure Jo is happy.
Take care.
Pappy1
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Open Road
Greetings to all,
Wednesday I began my trip to UT. It rained all the way to St. George, UT. Not very a very hard rain. Not a bad drive. It felt good to be back on the open road. Lots of time to think and enjoy the feel of driving. Something feels good to me when I can get out to the open roads and just drive. The freeways around LA are so crowded it takes the fun out of driving. Thursday morning it was very foggy in St. George. I had fog most of the way till I got past Filmore(home of the world famous potato logs) then the weather was a little hazy. Rolled up to Tristan's school in time. He said he was out on the playground doing PE and he saw my pickup pull into the parking lot. It was good to see the little man. We went to his house, unloaded the truck. Had a snack and talked.
Friday was a short school day. I picked him up at 1:10pm and we went to lunch at Taco Bell. Then to Walmart* for a little shopping. Only food items, much to his disappointment.
Saturday was game day (basketball). Marty, Sandy, and I were in the stands cheering. Tristan scored 4 points for a game high and a season high. He played very well. Blocked some shots, got a few rebounds, and covered his man so close he never got the ball. Good game. His team is undefeated. Next Saturday is the final game of the season. We are going to see the Jazz play Monday night. Looking forward to the game.
Things are good here, a little cold but no snow.
Take care love to all.
Pappy1
Wednesday I began my trip to UT. It rained all the way to St. George, UT. Not very a very hard rain. Not a bad drive. It felt good to be back on the open road. Lots of time to think and enjoy the feel of driving. Something feels good to me when I can get out to the open roads and just drive. The freeways around LA are so crowded it takes the fun out of driving. Thursday morning it was very foggy in St. George. I had fog most of the way till I got past Filmore(home of the world famous potato logs) then the weather was a little hazy. Rolled up to Tristan's school in time. He said he was out on the playground doing PE and he saw my pickup pull into the parking lot. It was good to see the little man. We went to his house, unloaded the truck. Had a snack and talked.
Friday was a short school day. I picked him up at 1:10pm and we went to lunch at Taco Bell. Then to Walmart* for a little shopping. Only food items, much to his disappointment.
Saturday was game day (basketball). Marty, Sandy, and I were in the stands cheering. Tristan scored 4 points for a game high and a season high. He played very well. Blocked some shots, got a few rebounds, and covered his man so close he never got the ball. Good game. His team is undefeated. Next Saturday is the final game of the season. We are going to see the Jazz play Monday night. Looking forward to the game.
Things are good here, a little cold but no snow.
Take care love to all.
Pappy1
Friday, November 20, 2009
Family
Greetings all,
Been awhile since my last post. Things have been good.
Last week S and T came for a visit. Then on Saturday L drove up from San Diego. My girls were home. We talked and enjoyed each others company. Went out to eat, cooked some of their favorite homemade foods. (catfish, choclate chip waffles, mini pancakes, etc.) Had a good time. Early b-day dinner out for L. I enjoy the interactions between JP and her daughters. They get along well and like each other. S looks great. Inspired me to join the WW program.
Saturday night I woke up about 2am. As I walked into the living room I was struck by a feeling of contement and joy. My family was sleeping and it was very quite and peaceful. My girls were home. I was so content at that moment. There is such a feeling of contement for me when my adult children come to visit and they want to spend time with me. I love my girls. They are important and very special. I am very proud of my girls. I tell them I love them, but the feeling I have when they come to visit is something they will have to experience when their adult children come to see them in their later years. Thanks girls for a wonderful visit.
Love you, take care.
Pappy1
Been awhile since my last post. Things have been good.
Last week S and T came for a visit. Then on Saturday L drove up from San Diego. My girls were home. We talked and enjoyed each others company. Went out to eat, cooked some of their favorite homemade foods. (catfish, choclate chip waffles, mini pancakes, etc.) Had a good time. Early b-day dinner out for L. I enjoy the interactions between JP and her daughters. They get along well and like each other. S looks great. Inspired me to join the WW program.
Saturday night I woke up about 2am. As I walked into the living room I was struck by a feeling of contement and joy. My family was sleeping and it was very quite and peaceful. My girls were home. I was so content at that moment. There is such a feeling of contement for me when my adult children come to visit and they want to spend time with me. I love my girls. They are important and very special. I am very proud of my girls. I tell them I love them, but the feeling I have when they come to visit is something they will have to experience when their adult children come to see them in their later years. Thanks girls for a wonderful visit.
Love you, take care.
Pappy1
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
9-9-09
Had to get in on this date. I not much on numbers in general, but this peeked my interest. Today is the 252nd day of this calendar year. 2+5+2=9!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can go on and on about this number thing and I have read a number of things on the web today. I will just say kinda cool.
I had hoped to be on my way to UT tomorrow, but will re-schedule for a later date. The kitchen project is still in the construction stage(though coming to completion). When that phase is complete, there will be some clean up. Then putting things back in place. Maybe some weeding out of unused or sometime almost never items. It is very interesting how a person comes into possession of some items, then thinks "What was I thinking".
We are also considering moving my desk to my room and returning the office to a bedroom. My desk will be difficult to move. It will require some dis-assembly and then re-assemble. What's the reason you ask? We discovered we like to use the door from the office to the laundry room. With the futon or a bed there we couldn't. Hence moving the desk to my room would allow the bed to be positioned where the desk is now. Thus allowing access to the laundry room door. When JP had the office as her bedroom our old hot water heater was very noisy. That is the reason she changed rooms. The new water heater is very quiet. Will she move back??????????
Maybe tonight I will be able to cook in the kitchen again. I think I will go grocery shopping just in case. Breakfast for dinner. Hash brown spuds, eggs over easy(yolks only for JP), ham steak, biscuits, and maybe just a splash of milk gravy. Just need to remember which box the skillet is in!!!!!!!!!!!
Normal temperatures have returned to our area. Very nice the last few days. I can almost feel fall in the air. This is one of my favorite times to be in UT. I will miss being there. Most of all I will miss spending time T. We enjoy each others company.
Take care, love to all.
Pappy1
I had hoped to be on my way to UT tomorrow, but will re-schedule for a later date. The kitchen project is still in the construction stage(though coming to completion). When that phase is complete, there will be some clean up. Then putting things back in place. Maybe some weeding out of unused or sometime almost never items. It is very interesting how a person comes into possession of some items, then thinks "What was I thinking".
We are also considering moving my desk to my room and returning the office to a bedroom. My desk will be difficult to move. It will require some dis-assembly and then re-assemble. What's the reason you ask? We discovered we like to use the door from the office to the laundry room. With the futon or a bed there we couldn't. Hence moving the desk to my room would allow the bed to be positioned where the desk is now. Thus allowing access to the laundry room door. When JP had the office as her bedroom our old hot water heater was very noisy. That is the reason she changed rooms. The new water heater is very quiet. Will she move back??????????
Maybe tonight I will be able to cook in the kitchen again. I think I will go grocery shopping just in case. Breakfast for dinner. Hash brown spuds, eggs over easy(yolks only for JP), ham steak, biscuits, and maybe just a splash of milk gravy. Just need to remember which box the skillet is in!!!!!!!!!!!
Normal temperatures have returned to our area. Very nice the last few days. I can almost feel fall in the air. This is one of my favorite times to be in UT. I will miss being there. Most of all I will miss spending time T. We enjoy each others company.
Take care, love to all.
Pappy1
Thursday, September 3, 2009
More Salt
Some pictures I shot during World of Speed. I am not sure which year.
Take care, love to all.
Pappy 1
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