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Monday, March 27, 2017
Rain and More Rain
It's supposed to rain every day this week until Friday. I can't really complain though because we had next to no snow all winter and we need the moisture. I hate the cloudy days though. I like sunshine. I get mopey when there is no sun and rainy days does not make for good road conditions around here.
We live on a gravel road, if you want to call it that. During rainy days it's more mud than gravel. It's not even worth washing your car because it's just going to get dirty as soon as you hit the gravel road. And when I say dirty, I mean dirty! I need to take a picture to show you just how dirty I mean.
It's hard sometimes to tell what color my car is. The bad thing is that it's silver which when it gets dirty, it just looks dirty, not silver and dirty, but dirty all over. The color just blends in with the dirt. Hopefully this weekend I'll finally be able to wash it. Keep your fingers crossed.
We live on a gravel road, if you want to call it that. During rainy days it's more mud than gravel. It's not even worth washing your car because it's just going to get dirty as soon as you hit the gravel road. And when I say dirty, I mean dirty! I need to take a picture to show you just how dirty I mean.
It's hard sometimes to tell what color my car is. The bad thing is that it's silver which when it gets dirty, it just looks dirty, not silver and dirty, but dirty all over. The color just blends in with the dirt. Hopefully this weekend I'll finally be able to wash it. Keep your fingers crossed.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Happy First Day of Spring!
It's here! But with the weather the way it's been, it looked like it had been here several times already.
Do you know that it was 88 degrees yesterday in Kansas City, 90 in North Platte? The last day of winter and it was like summer in some places!
It wasn't that warm here, only got into the high 60's, maybe 70, but it was still warmer than it was supposed to be. But, we have had snow as late as the first of May, so it is possible that we can still get it. In the meantime though, the farmers are getting their fields ready for planting and the birds have returned. All except the vultures, haven't seen them yet, but I'm sure they're on their way.
Do you know that it was 88 degrees yesterday in Kansas City, 90 in North Platte? The last day of winter and it was like summer in some places!
It wasn't that warm here, only got into the high 60's, maybe 70, but it was still warmer than it was supposed to be. But, we have had snow as late as the first of May, so it is possible that we can still get it. In the meantime though, the farmers are getting their fields ready for planting and the birds have returned. All except the vultures, haven't seen them yet, but I'm sure they're on their way.
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Bad Storms Last Night
There were bad storms here in Iowa yesterday and last night with several tornadoes causing damage. Thankfully none touched down here, but we did have a severe storm come through with hail. We had gotten up to 75 and it was sunny earlier which added fuel to the fire, as they say.
Today all is calm, except the wind. We are under a wind advisory and a red flag warning for extreme fire conditions because of the wind. It's also been dry despite the rain we got yesterday which added to it. The temp is supposed to be twenty degrees colder and they're predicting snow for this weekend. Looks like winter is letting us known that it's not over yet.
Today all is calm, except the wind. We are under a wind advisory and a red flag warning for extreme fire conditions because of the wind. It's also been dry despite the rain we got yesterday which added to it. The temp is supposed to be twenty degrees colder and they're predicting snow for this weekend. Looks like winter is letting us known that it's not over yet.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
The Crud Has Hit
Whatever is going around came around to the Ballard household.
At first I thought that I was going to be spared, but alas, it was not to be. I think that because I spend less time around people, I may have caught it worse than Dave or David, at least it feels that way. I have been blowing, hacking, and just being overall miserable for about two weeks now, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am starting to feel better.
I have actually been able to go a whole night for two nights now without being woken up by a coughing spell, but it could also be because of how heavily medicated I have been. Dave even said last night whatever I did the night before, to do it again because not only was I able to sleep, but so was he. At least that's what I'm guessing anyway.
Unfortunately now that I'm starting to feel better, the weather has decided that hey, it's still February and not May, so has decided to change to reflect that fact, just in time for our anniversary. Oh well, it seems to happen every year. It will get nice again though, of that I'm sure.
At first I thought that I was going to be spared, but alas, it was not to be. I think that because I spend less time around people, I may have caught it worse than Dave or David, at least it feels that way. I have been blowing, hacking, and just being overall miserable for about two weeks now, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I am starting to feel better.
I have actually been able to go a whole night for two nights now without being woken up by a coughing spell, but it could also be because of how heavily medicated I have been. Dave even said last night whatever I did the night before, to do it again because not only was I able to sleep, but so was he. At least that's what I'm guessing anyway.
Unfortunately now that I'm starting to feel better, the weather has decided that hey, it's still February and not May, so has decided to change to reflect that fact, just in time for our anniversary. Oh well, it seems to happen every year. It will get nice again though, of that I'm sure.
Sunday, February 5, 2017
Super Bowl LI
Congratulations to the new England Patriots. But I will admit, I wanted the Falcons to win.
Oh well, the Steelers almost made it this year. Here's hoping they do next year and win their seventh!
Oh well, the Steelers almost made it this year. Here's hoping they do next year and win their seventh!
Thursday, February 2, 2017
Happy Ground Hog Day
Boy, for someone who said that I was going to try to post more, I haven't been very good at it, have I?
Anyway, first thing's first, happy ground hog day. Apparently Phil saw his shadow, so six more weeks of winter. Duh! There would be even if he didn't see his shadow.
How has your's been so far? Ours has been pretty mild as far as snow goes. We've had some pretty cold temps, but snow amounts have been pretty scarce. That kind of sucks because I got a new pair of cross country skis and boots and haven't been able to use them, but I don't like super cold temps, so I probably wouldn't have gone outside anyway. We did have one ice storm which made things slick, our road in front of our house looked like an ice skating rink.
Needless to say, we didn't go anywhere that day. Dave even stayed home from work. Thankfully it wasn't as bad as the last time, but the same can't be said for those further south.
I finally decided to upgrade my phone because my old one wasn't keeping a charge. I had a Samsung S 5 for almost four years and was debating on going with the S 7, but instead chose an IPhone 7 and I have to tell you that I'm really liking it. It's easier to use than I thought it would be and some of the features, like adding affects to text messages is really cool. I can see why it's so popular.
All of us have been sick for the last week or so. Dave was the first, he caught a cold at work, then me and then David. During the day I'm not too bad, but then I start coughing right when I'm about ready to fall asleep, so it takes me awhile until the cough medicine I bought kicks in. David sounds like he's about ready to hack up a lung. I keep trying to tell him that he needs to take better care of himself, but he takes it as my nagging, so I've tried to keep my opinions to myself. He did buy himself some cough medicine, so as far as being sick, it's a step in the right direction. Dave is almost over his, so hopefully all of us will be soon.
Other than the above mentioned, everything else is normal, except that I still haven't gone back to the gym. I keep saying I'll start back next week, but when next week comes, I make an excuse not to go. This week it was being sick and not wanting to spread germs, but I do have to go back soon or cancel my membership. I really need to decide soon.
Anyway, hope you all have a nice day and those of you who are somewhere where it's cold, try to stay warm.
I promise that I will post more this month.
Anyway, first thing's first, happy ground hog day. Apparently Phil saw his shadow, so six more weeks of winter. Duh! There would be even if he didn't see his shadow.
How has your's been so far? Ours has been pretty mild as far as snow goes. We've had some pretty cold temps, but snow amounts have been pretty scarce. That kind of sucks because I got a new pair of cross country skis and boots and haven't been able to use them, but I don't like super cold temps, so I probably wouldn't have gone outside anyway. We did have one ice storm which made things slick, our road in front of our house looked like an ice skating rink.
I finally decided to upgrade my phone because my old one wasn't keeping a charge. I had a Samsung S 5 for almost four years and was debating on going with the S 7, but instead chose an IPhone 7 and I have to tell you that I'm really liking it. It's easier to use than I thought it would be and some of the features, like adding affects to text messages is really cool. I can see why it's so popular.
All of us have been sick for the last week or so. Dave was the first, he caught a cold at work, then me and then David. During the day I'm not too bad, but then I start coughing right when I'm about ready to fall asleep, so it takes me awhile until the cough medicine I bought kicks in. David sounds like he's about ready to hack up a lung. I keep trying to tell him that he needs to take better care of himself, but he takes it as my nagging, so I've tried to keep my opinions to myself. He did buy himself some cough medicine, so as far as being sick, it's a step in the right direction. Dave is almost over his, so hopefully all of us will be soon.
Other than the above mentioned, everything else is normal, except that I still haven't gone back to the gym. I keep saying I'll start back next week, but when next week comes, I make an excuse not to go. This week it was being sick and not wanting to spread germs, but I do have to go back soon or cancel my membership. I really need to decide soon.
Anyway, hope you all have a nice day and those of you who are somewhere where it's cold, try to stay warm.
I promise that I will post more this month.
Sunday, January 1, 2017
Happy New Year!
Happy 2017 everyone! May this year be better than last and may you all have a safe, healthy, and prosperous New Year without great stress and with much love.
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