Wednesday, July 27, 2011
8 Years
8 years ago, my sister, Joan and niece, Juella, (Joan's daughter) were baptized!!! It doesn't seem like it was that long ago. They are doing good these days.
2 Inches
Sunday, July 24th we received 2 inches of rain!!! Around 5 pm it started to rain, like hard. The water was building up in the yard and the streets. There was also thunder and lightning. And in 15 minutes it all stopped!! Awww, I thought it would last a bit longer. The skies cleared and pretty soon it didn't seem like it rained as hard as it did. Then around 7:30, there was the sound of thunder and then it started to rain really hard again!! The satellite went out for a while. I thought the power was going out, too but it didn't. It rained for about an hour.
I really don't like humidity. I wonder if we can do away with it after the rains.
I really don't like humidity. I wonder if we can do away with it after the rains.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Well?? Rain are you comin' or what??
Yesterday the thunder was playing with our minds! We could hear the thunder and expecting to see some raindrops but nothing happened!! It was cloudy. I guess it's one of those odd things the weathermen talk about. The heat rises and hits the cold from the clouds which produces thunder and lightning (or something like that). So we just got a little bit of a sprinkle. I'd say about 10-15 drops. Then this evening the clouds came back, much darker than yesterday! And we got some rain. 5 minutes of it!! That's monsoon rains here in the Albuquerque area!!
I'm doing something I hadn't expected to do. I am teaching someone how to sew. Maybe if it works out, I can teach others. It's not hard to do. I do enjoy sewing, so it's not hard to do. I think I am going to like this. Anyone interested????
I'm doing something I hadn't expected to do. I am teaching someone how to sew. Maybe if it works out, I can teach others. It's not hard to do. I do enjoy sewing, so it's not hard to do. I think I am going to like this. Anyone interested????
Thursday, July 21, 2011
If Tacy Can Do It......
So can I. I don't think I ever read Les Miserables. I know I haven't seen the Broadway show, even though there were several opportunities. But I enjoy listening to my Les Miserables CD. This is the one with Gary Morris as Jean Val Jean. If he hadn't done the Broadway show back in 1987 (around that time, can't remember the exact year) I don't think I would have been interested in Les Miz. Thanks to him for getting me interested. I have seen several movies of Les Miserables. Some like from 1940's (I think) all the way to the last one that was in the theaters.
I went to the library today and I have 3 weeks to read it. Good luck to me!! (My niece saw the book and thinks I've lost my mind. Then she said, "Aw, but you're Auntie and you can do anything you put your mind to!")
On another note, WE GOT RAIN!!! A quarter inch of rain fell in our part of town. I had tickets to go to the Isotopes game, too. But they postponed it because the rain started around 6:30 and continued falling. Around 7:15 the called the game till today. About an hour ago, I heard thunder but haven't seen any rain. Hmmm, is it just playing with our minds??? We could use some more rain, you know. I saw on the news about the heat wave across the country. I hope it will end soon. Gosh, a few months ago, there was a freeze going on across the country, now heat wave. I am sorry that people have to suffer from those things.
I went to the library today and I have 3 weeks to read it. Good luck to me!! (My niece saw the book and thinks I've lost my mind. Then she said, "Aw, but you're Auntie and you can do anything you put your mind to!")
On another note, WE GOT RAIN!!! A quarter inch of rain fell in our part of town. I had tickets to go to the Isotopes game, too. But they postponed it because the rain started around 6:30 and continued falling. Around 7:15 the called the game till today. About an hour ago, I heard thunder but haven't seen any rain. Hmmm, is it just playing with our minds??? We could use some more rain, you know. I saw on the news about the heat wave across the country. I hope it will end soon. Gosh, a few months ago, there was a freeze going on across the country, now heat wave. I am sorry that people have to suffer from those things.
Friday, July 15, 2011
The Mighty Oaks
The Mighty Oaks are mightier than I thought!! I went to see the Oak Ridge Boys the other night at Santa Ana casino. It was the best show I've seen in years. These guys did more than at any of their shows I've seen. They top all concerts I've ever been to.
2 hours of great music. These guys sang their hearts out. Some people were amazed at how energetic they were during the whole 2 hours. They couldn't believe that 'old' men can have so much fun. It's funny listening to other people comment about the shows. This lady was sitting in her seat after the show and said "I'm embarrassed to even try to get up. I can barely move and those guys were jumping all over the place!!"
I will try to put some pics of the boys when I get them uploaded. Not sure when that will be.
So, earlier that day we had gone to Isleta casino (aka Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - I like Isleta). My parents don't like to drive and I drive them around when they need someone. So we went over because it's Senior Day. You get $5 free play. So I played my $5 and won $40 on the Dean Martin game. I quit then because I wanted to buy CDs at the concert that night. I ended up buying 2 CDs, one of them being Chris Golden's latest CD. I totally enjoy listening to his music. Great singer and musician. He is William Lee Golden's son and drummer for the Oaks. Anyway I was going home with $5. As we were leaving the casino I thought about all the traffic going out. It's going to be backed up no matter which way you go. So I thought it was best to hang out for a few more minutes. I had $5. So I went to play "Tt's A Blast" which is a sheep game. I enjoy this game only because it has this sheep who blows himself up when he realizes he lit a match with dynamite all around him. Another friend enjoys that game too. Anyway, I started playing and got a bonus game immediately. After that I had several more bonus games. The last one I got lots of credits. I ended up going home with $49. I got my money back from buying those CDs. I thought that was awesome. I went home happy. We listened to Chris' new CD on the way home. It is really good. Chris told me to comment on his website but I haven't had time to go there yet. Guess I better head to that now, now that I'm thinking of it.
If you ever want to see a great show/concert, go see the Oaks if they ever are in your town. You won't regret it. They are awesome. Or do like I do, drive out to one of their shows. I enjoy doing that. Travel to shows I want to see. We don't get many here. Guess cause we're out in the middle of nowhere.
2 hours of great music. These guys sang their hearts out. Some people were amazed at how energetic they were during the whole 2 hours. They couldn't believe that 'old' men can have so much fun. It's funny listening to other people comment about the shows. This lady was sitting in her seat after the show and said "I'm embarrassed to even try to get up. I can barely move and those guys were jumping all over the place!!"
I will try to put some pics of the boys when I get them uploaded. Not sure when that will be.
So, earlier that day we had gone to Isleta casino (aka Hard Rock Hotel & Casino - I like Isleta). My parents don't like to drive and I drive them around when they need someone. So we went over because it's Senior Day. You get $5 free play. So I played my $5 and won $40 on the Dean Martin game. I quit then because I wanted to buy CDs at the concert that night. I ended up buying 2 CDs, one of them being Chris Golden's latest CD. I totally enjoy listening to his music. Great singer and musician. He is William Lee Golden's son and drummer for the Oaks. Anyway I was going home with $5. As we were leaving the casino I thought about all the traffic going out. It's going to be backed up no matter which way you go. So I thought it was best to hang out for a few more minutes. I had $5. So I went to play "Tt's A Blast" which is a sheep game. I enjoy this game only because it has this sheep who blows himself up when he realizes he lit a match with dynamite all around him. Another friend enjoys that game too. Anyway, I started playing and got a bonus game immediately. After that I had several more bonus games. The last one I got lots of credits. I ended up going home with $49. I got my money back from buying those CDs. I thought that was awesome. I went home happy. We listened to Chris' new CD on the way home. It is really good. Chris told me to comment on his website but I haven't had time to go there yet. Guess I better head to that now, now that I'm thinking of it.
If you ever want to see a great show/concert, go see the Oaks if they ever are in your town. You won't regret it. They are awesome. Or do like I do, drive out to one of their shows. I enjoy doing that. Travel to shows I want to see. We don't get many here. Guess cause we're out in the middle of nowhere.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Yay!!
It's been raining now for about half an hour!!! At first it was hard rain but it's just drops here and there. And the sun is brightly shining!!!! The streets are actually wet!!
Saturday, July 9, 2011
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Oom Poppa Mow Mow
Yep, Elvira is 30 years old!!
The Boys are back in New Mexico next week. They were here 7 months ago, up north at Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino with their Christmas Show. Hmmm, does that mean they're here for their Christmas in July show??? Ha, just kidding. That just came to mind. You know, you usually hear "Christmas In July" during this time of the year. Anyway, back to the Oaks, they are doing a show in Bernalillo at the Santa Ana Casino - Bosque Center. That's a great place for a concert!! Not a bad seat in the house. I can't wait to see the Boys. Been a fan of theirs like forever!! I go back to when I first heard their song "Y'All Come Back Saloon" on the radio when I was living in Provo, Utah. Little did I know that a couple of years later they would do a show at the Marriott Center on the BYU campus!!! I've been to several of their shows, been to their fan club Open House. Was even crazy enough to follow them for a week and saw 8 shows!!
The 2 fires up near Santa Fe are still going. The Donaldson fire is just about out, they said by tomorrow night.
Good night!
The Boys are back in New Mexico next week. They were here 7 months ago, up north at Buffalo Thunder Resort and Casino with their Christmas Show. Hmmm, does that mean they're here for their Christmas in July show??? Ha, just kidding. That just came to mind. You know, you usually hear "Christmas In July" during this time of the year. Anyway, back to the Oaks, they are doing a show in Bernalillo at the Santa Ana Casino - Bosque Center. That's a great place for a concert!! Not a bad seat in the house. I can't wait to see the Boys. Been a fan of theirs like forever!! I go back to when I first heard their song "Y'All Come Back Saloon" on the radio when I was living in Provo, Utah. Little did I know that a couple of years later they would do a show at the Marriott Center on the BYU campus!!! I've been to several of their shows, been to their fan club Open House. Was even crazy enough to follow them for a week and saw 8 shows!!
The 2 fires up near Santa Fe are still going. The Donaldson fire is just about out, they said by tomorrow night.
Good night!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Fire Update!
People have been allowed back into Los Alamos. Very happy people there. They have been warned that they may have to leave again if the fire changes directions. Seems it's heading toward Santa Clara Pueblo. It has already destroyed several home in the pueblo and endangering the sacred canyon they use. They are doing their best to stop the fire and hopefully will have full containment. I believe they said it's about 60% contained. I know the Wallow Fire in Arizona is 95% contained. The Donaldson fire (started on Sam Donaldson's ranch) is about 65% contained. Another fire erupted east of Los Alamos earlier today. I haven't heard much about that one. On Saturday a fire started on Los Alamos Nat'l Lab grounds. They said a squirrel started that one. Seems it ran up the powerline and got electrocuted, fell to the ground and started the fire. Poor thing. Pacheco fire is still going, too. You can see the smoke to the north and west of the city.
Smith's grocery stores pulled all their fireworks from their stores early last week. Albertson's and WalMart soon followed. They said they don't want to have to see anymore fires that would destroy people's lives. Some of the people that are selling fireworks around the city also closed shop saying they'll lose money but it's better than to have a life lost, home lost or more than that. The Governor said she can't ban fireworks (state law says you can't ban anything that is for sale) but just be careful what you do. After that several towns completely banned fireworks in their towns. They said they could be sued but it would be better than have their town burn down. Albuquerque doesn't have enough money to be sued so they aren't banning fireworks but asked people to be careful and think twice before doing something stupid. Wish that 14 year old thought about it before starting that fire near the zoo the other night. He INTENTIONALLY set that fire in the Bosque. The Bosque had been closed from Pena Blanca, NM down to Socorro, NM. No one is allowed in the area but the stupid people go in there anyway. They've all been arrested. I am glad they closed it because I live close to there. Last time it was on fire it was the scariest time because of the fear it was going to jump to the east side of the river and that's where we all live!!
Firework shows are at Balloon Fiesta Park, Rio Rancho's Loma Park and Isotopes Park this evening. I am staying home as everyone else will be out there. I thought about going to park around the area and watch but everyone else that would rather not pay to enter the parks are going to park around the areas to watch. Last time it was way too crowded to watch them. So I'm staying home. Maybe watch a movie.
My granddaughter is 3 months old!! Yeah, I said granddaughter. I told my niece I will not be called grandma, just her mom can be grandma but everyone else says that I'm grandma no matter what I think. I still think I'm the Great Aunt because I am!! My niece is just an Aunt!! My niece says I can be the Great Aunt since I am a great one. My other nephew agrees with her! Yay for them!! But it the other relatives trying to make it 'the real' way. Joella belongs to my other nephew, my niece and nephew's brother!! Ha, did I confuse anyone? I'm confused. Juella is Joella's aunt!!
Now I gotta get back to work!! I am working at trying to get my pictures into scrapbooks! I thought it would be hard to do as I am not an artistic person. It takes me days to think of something. I've found some pictures that my brothers had and am working on putting that all together, too.
Happy 4th to all!!!
Smith's grocery stores pulled all their fireworks from their stores early last week. Albertson's and WalMart soon followed. They said they don't want to have to see anymore fires that would destroy people's lives. Some of the people that are selling fireworks around the city also closed shop saying they'll lose money but it's better than to have a life lost, home lost or more than that. The Governor said she can't ban fireworks (state law says you can't ban anything that is for sale) but just be careful what you do. After that several towns completely banned fireworks in their towns. They said they could be sued but it would be better than have their town burn down. Albuquerque doesn't have enough money to be sued so they aren't banning fireworks but asked people to be careful and think twice before doing something stupid. Wish that 14 year old thought about it before starting that fire near the zoo the other night. He INTENTIONALLY set that fire in the Bosque. The Bosque had been closed from Pena Blanca, NM down to Socorro, NM. No one is allowed in the area but the stupid people go in there anyway. They've all been arrested. I am glad they closed it because I live close to there. Last time it was on fire it was the scariest time because of the fear it was going to jump to the east side of the river and that's where we all live!!
Firework shows are at Balloon Fiesta Park, Rio Rancho's Loma Park and Isotopes Park this evening. I am staying home as everyone else will be out there. I thought about going to park around the area and watch but everyone else that would rather not pay to enter the parks are going to park around the areas to watch. Last time it was way too crowded to watch them. So I'm staying home. Maybe watch a movie.
My granddaughter is 3 months old!! Yeah, I said granddaughter. I told my niece I will not be called grandma, just her mom can be grandma but everyone else says that I'm grandma no matter what I think. I still think I'm the Great Aunt because I am!! My niece is just an Aunt!! My niece says I can be the Great Aunt since I am a great one. My other nephew agrees with her! Yay for them!! But it the other relatives trying to make it 'the real' way. Joella belongs to my other nephew, my niece and nephew's brother!! Ha, did I confuse anyone? I'm confused. Juella is Joella's aunt!!
Now I gotta get back to work!! I am working at trying to get my pictures into scrapbooks! I thought it would be hard to do as I am not an artistic person. It takes me days to think of something. I've found some pictures that my brothers had and am working on putting that all together, too.
Happy 4th to all!!!
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