We had a busy week in Knoxville. All kinds of this and that to do. TM spent some nights with his mom and then spent all day Saturday over there.
Friday, Apryl, Joanna (her neighbor) and I went to Spirted Art and painted a picture of a peacock feather. Mine turned out ok. I put in some white even tho they didn't tell us to use white, and I think it makes it pop more. Apryl and Joanna are more experienced at this painting thing -and more artistic than I am. We had fun. I spent Fri. night at Apryl's and Sat. we did some shopping. First we had a color change on our toes, then we hit Stinemart and Off-Broadway Shoes. Then we went to Gigi's cupcakes. Hard to pick out just one. We were going to Nita's to pick up some plants when we realized we didn't want to take the new car over there. Went back to the house and got the Volvo since it was already dirty. Sure glad we did that as the plants made a bit of a mess in the trunk. Nothing that vacuuming won't take care of.
After I dropped her off, I went to Buddy's and picked up bar-b-q for TM, Mom and me. Then I went home.
Sunday after services we went to Panera for brunch with our friends Doug and Glo. We had a delightful time with them, as always. Then Sunday night we went to Lakeside Tavern with Apryl, Jeremy and some other friends. Had a great time there also.
Monday morning we were up early to get closed up and head for Diana TN. TM drove the truck and I followed in the Volvo. We had a safe trip even if I was sleepy.
So here we are, in the heat, helping prepare for the Singing on the 8th and 9th. We are supposed to get some cooler weather this weekend. Sure hope that weatherman is right.
God Bless.
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
Monday, May 21, 2012
Spring Lake
Had a nice Mother's Day with brunch at Panera. Spent the afternoon with my mil.
Tuesday had lunch with my friends Brenda and Nita.
Then on Wednesday morning we headed to Spring Lake RV Park in Crossville TN to spend 4 days. Those days just flew by. We were camping with our friends Dave and Patti. They made the reservations after telling us that this was their favorite campground. Let me tell you it is beautiful there. There is a spring-fed small lake and lots of shade. We also got the Escapees rate of 15% off!
Mostly we sate in the shade and chatted. TD2 enjoyed himself too since he spent most of his time in someone's lap. Patti and Dave have 2 dogs so we all enjoyed walking around the campground.
One morning TM and I went to the outlet mall. Friday evening we all went to Cumberland Mountain State Park restaurant for catfish buffet. Yum.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights we had nice campfires. The campground has plenty of firewood at no charge. The nights were cool enough to make the fires really enjoyable. On Thursday we roasted marshmallows. TM had picked them up at the store, but forgot the Hershey's and graham crackers. I am sure the marshmallows were bad enough for us without the other.
We are now back at Raccoon Valley and it rained today.
God bless
Tuesday had lunch with my friends Brenda and Nita.
Then on Wednesday morning we headed to Spring Lake RV Park in Crossville TN to spend 4 days. Those days just flew by. We were camping with our friends Dave and Patti. They made the reservations after telling us that this was their favorite campground. Let me tell you it is beautiful there. There is a spring-fed small lake and lots of shade. We also got the Escapees rate of 15% off!
Mostly we sate in the shade and chatted. TD2 enjoyed himself too since he spent most of his time in someone's lap. Patti and Dave have 2 dogs so we all enjoyed walking around the campground.
One morning TM and I went to the outlet mall. Friday evening we all went to Cumberland Mountain State Park restaurant for catfish buffet. Yum.
Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights we had nice campfires. The campground has plenty of firewood at no charge. The nights were cool enough to make the fires really enjoyable. On Thursday we roasted marshmallows. TM had picked them up at the store, but forgot the Hershey's and graham crackers. I am sure the marshmallows were bad enough for us without the other.
We are now back at Raccoon Valley and it rained today.
God bless
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Knoxville Week 2
Well, we had our doctor appointments first thing Monday morning. All looks good. Dr. Danner's office had sent the information about my ear surgery here, so I did not have to explain that. But Dr. Suleman's office had not sent anything about my echo and TEE, so I was glad I had gotten that info from him and just give it to Dr. Harmon instead of having to try and explain it. I told him how much it hurt when they gave me the potassium by IV. He was surprised they didn't just prescribe some pills. Later in the week I got all the blood test results and they all are good.
I gave platelets on Tuesday morning. Thought about going to lunch with Brenda afterwards, but didn't feel real good so went on home. TM was there so we went and got something to eat. Felt much better after that.
Wed. TM went to his mom's about 4:30, so missed Bible class. I went to supper at the church and then to Ladies Class. It was pretty interesting, but I missed a lot of what others said due to the poor acoustics. Yes, I had my hearing aids in.
Thursday had lunch with my friends Brenda and Nita. As usual, we had a good time together.
Thursday evening I called our friend Al about our plans for lunch on Friday. He called back with an unpleasant surprise. His wife had a heart attack (the docs call it minor) and was still in the hospital with pneumonia. Praying for her to rally quickly.
We spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Apryl's. We were keeping the dogs so that Apryl and Jeremy could go to Virginia. He had some cousins visiting from Norway and they went up there to visit with the cousins.
TM spent a lot of time working on the platform for our chairs in the toy hauler portion of the trailer. It is finished and works well. We still need to stain it. Don't know when we will get around to that.
God Bless
I gave platelets on Tuesday morning. Thought about going to lunch with Brenda afterwards, but didn't feel real good so went on home. TM was there so we went and got something to eat. Felt much better after that.
Wed. TM went to his mom's about 4:30, so missed Bible class. I went to supper at the church and then to Ladies Class. It was pretty interesting, but I missed a lot of what others said due to the poor acoustics. Yes, I had my hearing aids in.
Thursday had lunch with my friends Brenda and Nita. As usual, we had a good time together.
Thursday evening I called our friend Al about our plans for lunch on Friday. He called back with an unpleasant surprise. His wife had a heart attack (the docs call it minor) and was still in the hospital with pneumonia. Praying for her to rally quickly.
We spent Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights at Apryl's. We were keeping the dogs so that Apryl and Jeremy could go to Virginia. He had some cousins visiting from Norway and they went up there to visit with the cousins.
TM spent a lot of time working on the platform for our chairs in the toy hauler portion of the trailer. It is finished and works well. We still need to stain it. Don't know when we will get around to that.
God Bless
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Knoxville week 1
Easy trip in and got a prime spot at Raccoon Valley Escapees Park. Gonna hate to give it up in a couple of weeks.
Made a call to Dr. Rogers on Monday. Since he couldn't see me until the 14th, I asked for med refills. Got a call back within the hour that they had an opening on Tues at 1:40. Grabbed that one. Then I call the allergist for a med refill and they wanted to see me (popular aren't I?) so made a Tues appt. for 4:30. If that isn't enough, had a birthday party to go to at 2:30. Made for a busy day.
The party was for a man at church who turned 90. What a great guy and doing so well. He is still building dulcimers and other things in his wood shop.
TM is staying with his mother at night to give his sisters family a break. That means TD2 and I have the rig to ourselves. Took me a couple of nights to start sleeping well. TD2 had problems also, he thinks we should all be together.
Had lunch with my friend, Brenda, on Thursday. It was so good to be with her again. And to eat at Copper Cellar, where they have the best strawberry shortcake, yum.
Saturday we moved over to Apryl's to be closer to our doctor's office because our appts are early on Monday. TD2 already messed up, he peed in the bedroom. So it will be the cage whenever we don't have him in our sight. Actually he was good, but then we all left he had to let us know he was not happy. At least I guess that is what it was.
That's about it for now.
God Bless
Made a call to Dr. Rogers on Monday. Since he couldn't see me until the 14th, I asked for med refills. Got a call back within the hour that they had an opening on Tues at 1:40. Grabbed that one. Then I call the allergist for a med refill and they wanted to see me (popular aren't I?) so made a Tues appt. for 4:30. If that isn't enough, had a birthday party to go to at 2:30. Made for a busy day.
The party was for a man at church who turned 90. What a great guy and doing so well. He is still building dulcimers and other things in his wood shop.
TM is staying with his mother at night to give his sisters family a break. That means TD2 and I have the rig to ourselves. Took me a couple of nights to start sleeping well. TD2 had problems also, he thinks we should all be together.
Had lunch with my friend, Brenda, on Thursday. It was so good to be with her again. And to eat at Copper Cellar, where they have the best strawberry shortcake, yum.
Saturday we moved over to Apryl's to be closer to our doctor's office because our appts are early on Monday. TD2 already messed up, he peed in the bedroom. So it will be the cage whenever we don't have him in our sight. Actually he was good, but then we all left he had to let us know he was not happy. At least I guess that is what it was.
That's about it for now.
God Bless
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Things got better
After several days of rain and chilly weather, we decided we needed to do more than lay around the trailer. So we went into Lenoir to the Caldwell Co. Heritage Museum. Very nicely done museum. We enjoyed so much reading the history and seeing the exhibits downstairs. Upstairs was a school room with several trophies and books (mostly of the 1930 - 1950 eras). Also there was a room devoted to their high school band. Lots of uniforms and more trophies. They had and still have an amazing band, from what we saw.
Upstairs was also a military room; uniforms and awards going back to the era of the War Between the States. Traveling Man had flashbacks as we looked at the uniforms like he wore when first in the USAF. If you like military history, and we do, it was a great room.
There is a room of "antique" toys. Many of them were before our time, but many of them we remembered playing with. Guess we are getting close to being antiques.
When we came out of the museum, it had turned into a beautiful day. We thought about going to Blowing Rock, but decided there was still a chance of rain, so maybe not. Good choice, it started raining again just after we got back to the trailer.
Friday was a great day. The weather was perfect. We did go to Blowing Rock and it was definitely blowing! What a great view. We were excited to find that TD2 (Fancy) could be with us. He had a good time out on the rocks, except he didn't like the high winds very much. He liked the gift shop though since he got lots of attention.
We went from there to Fort Defiance, the home of General William Lenoir. Gen. Lenoir was in the Revoluntionary war and bought the property during that time. There once was a fort there, which is how the house got its name, but no one knows exactly where it was. The house has more original pieces than any other historical home in the Carolinas. The home and much of the furniture was designed by Gen. Lenoir. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic that it made the tour just great.
All together a nice couple of days.
Sat. off to Knoxville.
God Bless.
Upstairs was also a military room; uniforms and awards going back to the era of the War Between the States. Traveling Man had flashbacks as we looked at the uniforms like he wore when first in the USAF. If you like military history, and we do, it was a great room.
There is a room of "antique" toys. Many of them were before our time, but many of them we remembered playing with. Guess we are getting close to being antiques.
When we came out of the museum, it had turned into a beautiful day. We thought about going to Blowing Rock, but decided there was still a chance of rain, so maybe not. Good choice, it started raining again just after we got back to the trailer.
Friday was a great day. The weather was perfect. We did go to Blowing Rock and it was definitely blowing! What a great view. We were excited to find that TD2 (Fancy) could be with us. He had a good time out on the rocks, except he didn't like the high winds very much. He liked the gift shop though since he got lots of attention.
We went from there to Fort Defiance, the home of General William Lenoir. Gen. Lenoir was in the Revoluntionary war and bought the property during that time. There once was a fort there, which is how the house got its name, but no one knows exactly where it was. The house has more original pieces than any other historical home in the Carolinas. The home and much of the furniture was designed by Gen. Lenoir. Our tour guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic that it made the tour just great.
All together a nice couple of days.
Sat. off to Knoxville.
God Bless.
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