TO OCTOBER? ... OCTOBER 31 2012 ....
Today is the last day of October. Halloween has been postponed until Saturday. Does that mean October 31 is extended until Saturday? If that is the case, what happens to November. Will it lose those days, or will the calendars all be wrong, or will October gain 3 days?
No wonder my head is always spinning. Too many scenarios happening all the time. The Morgantown show is November 2-3-4. Friday, Saturday, Sunday. But the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th now move to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thanksgiving will be on Monday November 26th. I haven't gotten past November yet. Don't think I want to go there.
Now for other things.
First - the kids left for the airport. Their flight is on time, supposedly, so they should be back in Phoenix this afternoon.
Second - Am applying for 3 new festivals for 2013 - maybe next year will be lucky as it is two thousand and thirteen - you know - 'lucky' 13. I am looking at it this way - will apply. If I am supposed to be there will get accepted. If not I won't.
Third - I know there is a third in there somewhere, but for some wacky reason I can't locate it right at this moment. So guess I will sign off, see what I can get in to, or not, depending on my mood.
Enjoy your extra three October 31sts and God Bless.
WERE WE LUCKY OR WHAT ... OCTOBER 30 2012 ....
When I went to bed it was pretty tricky. Wind howling in the fireplace, rain hitting so hard it sounded like hail.
This morning all was relatively calm. No power outage, no flooding here on the hill, rain just a drizzle. Of course if we get flooded on the hill you are all in deep trouble (water that is).
Even the straw on the yard where the landscapers planted the grass seed after completing the fire pit and sidewalk out front stayed put.
You should have seen the machine with monster teeth that was used to remove all the many piles of dirt and debris. Sure wouldn't want that taking a bite out of me. After all was nice and smooth, they put down the seed and straw. Only the back to go, and that will probably be on hold until we dry out a bit.
I don't know why I thought any job would be done on time. Yes, the landscapers were really good young men, worked hard, did what they were supposed to do, and a good job at that. Guess the weather man didn't want me to get too complacent.
Couldn't be bothered just sending rain. Had to send a hurricane. We've had over 2 inches so far. It will take days to dry out enough to finish the sidewalk in the back of the house.
I am not complaining. Watching the news we have had nothing to complain about. We all need to pray for the millions without power, homes flooded, belongings lost. The damage must be horrendous. What is a sidewalk compared to that?
I just have to laugh though. Our ghost seems to be alive and well.
Right now it looks as though the kids will be able to fly out of Pittsburgh on time tomorrow. I don't know where the time has gone. Seems they just arrived, and they are getting ready to leave. Mike and Tammie stopped by last night (in all the rain) to have one last visit before they left. And also - THE MOST IMPORTANT PART - talk about their August trip back to Alaska to go fishing .
The women are going this time - not to fish - to shop - what else? Boy, the stories I will hear when they return.
But that is down the road a ways. Lots going on between now and then. Already getting applications for next year's festivals, have some hard decisions to make - what do I really want to do. Am going to replace some I have done for some time with new ones. Unknown territory. New photo ops. Should be interesting.
I hope you all got through the storm with no major damage, count your blessings, and God Bless.
...COMING UP ... OCTOBER 29 2012 ....
Second weekend of the fairgrounds festival is now history. Not as good as the first weekend, but o.k. Weather and weather forecast definitely a factor. One more to go in Morgantown West Virginia. Then the long dreary haul until spring.
Went to the grocery store today to make sure we have all the necessities. Storm predictions pretty dire, three major storm fronts are going to collide on the east coast. Emergency status has been declared in our state, and as far west as Ohio and Indiana. Sounds like a real doozy.
We are expecting up to 60 mph winds starting tonight and lasting well into tomorrow. Maybe my ghost will blow away. Going to try to wind-proof my deck (like bring in the cushions from the wicker furniture) the rest will have to take care of itself.
Kids are supposed to fly out of Pittsburgh Wednesday morning for home in Phoenix. We are all wondering if they will actually get to leave. It has been a very strange visit for them, they have experienced every kind of weather except a snow-storm, and that is even a possibility. The tales they will have to tell......
Everyone stay safe, don't go out unless you really have to and hope we don't get hammered. Have lots of snacks, mucho blankets, batteries, and, of course, flashlights to put the batteries in. Otherwise what good are batteries??????
One good thing. Met a new friend at the fairgrounds from Alden New York. One of those instant meshing scenarios, we talked, and laughed, and she met the rest of my wacky group. I guess we didn't scare her off as she brought me info on some really good shows in her area, and even an invitation to stay with her if push came to shove. Am going to research some of these festivals and see what happens. A chance meeting, a whole new area possibly coming in to play. Just goes to show, we really don't know what is around the next corner, or the spot next to you. No wonder I love what I do.
Stay safe, keep dry and warm, enjoy your snacks and God Bless.
...OR WHAT??? ... OCTOBER 26 2012 ....
Just received a message on my answering machine that there will be an interruption of our power on Sunday October 28 beginning at 8 a.m. Don't know why. Guess we are not supposed to know why. The Claysville and West Alexander areas are what is affected.
Only supposed to be for half an hour. Hmmmmm. Why am I skeptical? Through years of experience with so-called repair services.
If West Penn Power is related to Sears Service and the Carpenter's union, we are in deep trouble.
Oh well! Should be used to that by now. At least the landscapers are always here, and they are workers. I don't think, they ever take a break. Sidewalks and fire pit are going to be great.
Getting last minute pictures ready for the final two days at the WCFG this weekend. Then one more festival in Morgantown in two weeks and will be done for another year. What happened to this year? Darned if I know.
So had better get busy. Things to do. Enjoy this beautiful day - it may be the last one for a while - and God Bless.
ON MY E-MAILS ... OCTOBER 25 2012 ....
It is funny how many e-mails can pile up if you miss checking one single day. Today I have been playing catch-up.
One from friend Betty H. really caught my attention. It was about old friends, separation, reunion. And it made me think.....
And realize ..... how many friends we all have and take for granted. They're always going to be here. After all, we are going to live forever. Why worry.
Then something happens. And it is at this time that you DO realize the meaning of true friendship. It can be over-whelming. What have I said or done to be so blessed with so many friends, well-wishers, folks that I may only see and actually touch base with once or twice a year. But they are always there, hovering in the shadows of your life, ready to extend a helping hand, even if it is only a few words. Like yesterday.
Had tests done at the hospital. On the way out ran in to two such friends. I see them once a year, but we have known each other for ever. It was so good to see them in such a strange place, but what meant the most to me was the comment "You have made my day, just getting to see you and know you are really o.k.".
We're three 'senior citizens', each with our senior citizen ailments, and to see each other in such an unexpected way. If not for that chance encounter, we may never have seen each other again. They are vendors. We used to see
each other at several shows, but they have down-sized to just the Covered Bridge festival. I had to cancel CBF this year. I am hoping to do it next year.
If for not that chance meeting, we may have never seen each other again. We were blessed.
There is always a reason for everything that touches your life. Ours is not to reason why. Ours is to rejoice. Never take your friends for granted.
Have a good day and God Bless.
OF EVERYTHING...OCTOBER 24 2012 ...
Yep. That's right. Especially for the kids home from Arizona. They have been home a week yesterday. In that week we have had sunshine, clouds, rain, cool weather, hot weather, lots of leaves of vibrant colors on the trees, fading leaves, wind, falling leaves, bare trees. What have I missed?
Oh yes, snow. We have not had snow. Yet. But...
The weather report today from Pittsburgh:
A hurricane forming off Jamaica, heading toward Cuba and the eastern seaboard. Very cold weather heading east toward us from the mid-west, to arrive Saturday. The hurricane should also hit east of us Saturday It is warm. The cold front is cold - isn't that strange?
Anyhow the forecast, as of this a.m., is that we will have snow over the weekend as the cold weather and warm weather meet each other, over western Pennsylvania, parts of Ohio, New York, etc. etc. etc. Is there anything left for them to contend with before they leave next Tuesday?
If they leave next Tuesday. Today it is raining in Pittsburgh, sun is shining on Bushko Lane, landscapers working on our sidewalks. Go figure.
Trying to get pictures finished for the second week end at the fairgrounds coming up. Shortly I will be able to share pics of the new kitchen - I think bossman is relenting. He just wants to brag but doesn't want anyone to know he is bragging, so .......We will see what happens.
Just about time the festivals end for this year the holidays will be here. Shopping, baking, cleaning, baking, decorating, baking, wrapping, baking. Enjoy this brief little bit of 'down time' and start regrouping for the busy time, as if this entire year has not been busy time.
Stand back, catch your breath, the start again. Don't work too hard and God Bless.
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MARDI GRAS .... OCTOBER 23 2012 ....
What do these two things have in common. Come on now put your thinking caps on. You haven't forgotten where you put your thinking caps have you?
Halloween - which is just around the corner. Costumes, trick and treating, parties, decorations, some spooky, some really pretty. But it is a time to 'play dress-up' as you did when you were kids. Pretending to be someone else, even if just for a little while.
Mardi Gras - a little further away. Supposedly a religious celebration, the time to 'freak out' before the season of lent begins. The religious part doesn't start until Mardi Gras if over. A lot of folks 'get religion' after twenty-four hours of partying.
What do the two have in common. Come on now, what do they?
Both celebrations, for want of a better word, entails dress-up. Supposedly no one will know who you are when you are dressed up. So anything goes. Sometimes the anything goes way to far.
Vicki and I, when we were in San Diego prior to our cruise to Hawaii, saw their Italian Festival and their version of Mardi Gras. It was fun. It was funny. There was great music, fascinating costumes, and no one being obnoxious. It was just a fun evening. I don't know what New Orleans Mardi Gras is like - I have never been - but from all I've seen it gets pretty wild. That's all I can say.
I much prefer San Diego's Italian Party/Mardi Gras.
So Halloween is just about here. Keep safe, enjoy and God Bless.
IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD ... OCTOBER 22 2012 ....
Thank you Mr. Rogers. It is indeed a beautiful day. It has been a beautiful fall. The leaves have mostly fallen, the ones remaining have lost their 'glow', but it is still a beautiful day.
I can't remember seeing such a beautiful fall, it has been a long time. And it has lasted. The kids home from Arizona actually got to see the trees at their peak. Been sending pictures back to their grandkids, who have never seen the fall leaves. That makes them my great grandkids. Not that I am old or anything. Don't have time to be old.
Was a very busy weekend at the Washington County Fairgrounds annual Christmas Art and Craft Festival. Sold well, have three orders I need to fill, and am looking forward to this coming weekend and the final two days of this festival.
Then I have one weekend off, then go to Morgantown West Virginia for the Christmas Festival there. The best part is getting to stay with friends while there.
The days are busy. Time is flying by. Will be November in the blink of an eye. What happened to 2012? I think most of it forgot to
show up.
I'm surely glad I don't have to rake leaves. One of the perks of living on a hilltop and having the wind take care of things like that. There are down-sides, but the upside is no leaf raking. I can handle that.
I hope everyone out there is enjoying the beautiful day in the neighborhood, and God Bless.
FRAZZLE DAY! ... OCTOBER 17 2012 ....
What a day!. Had 2 electricians - to fix the electric problem created by the finish carpenter. How did the finish carpenter create electrical problems. From his power tools the day before.
Yesterday he had to use an alternate outlet, luckily that one did not go.
The electricians did their job, and did it well. Have power again. While they were here the carpenter arrived to do the remaining major cosmetic work. And the rug scrubbers were here to clean the rugs in the living room, computer room and downstairs family room, which the original carpenters had flooded.
The kids were due home from Phoenix, landing at 5 p.m. Trying to make lasagna to have for supper when they arrive. This is 4 p.m. Phone rings. Church calling. Had forgotten my 4 p.m. appointment to have my pic taken for the new Church directory. Yes, I had forgotten.
Changed clothes, headed to Church, got pic taken, returned home, changed clothes, finished lasagna and put it in the oven. Just another nice, calm, normal, day on Bushko Lane!!!!@!!!
Anyone want to live at my house?
Kids got home, lasagna was done, tasted really good. I wonder what today will bring? God Bless.
iJuggle ... OCTOBER 16 2012 .....
I don't have an iPad. I don't have an iPod. I just have an iJuggle. Aren't I the lucky one though?
Yesterday was juggle day. Carpenter was coming to do cosmetic work - not on me, though I need it - but on the house. Landscaper coming to do - landscaping of course.
I had a mid-morning doctor appointment, that took three months to get. I was not about to cancel and wait another three months. It could not be early morning or late afternoon, it had to be mid-day. Of course.
I have two dogs to see to. I have workers coming in. Bossman, who works at home a lot, could not be at home that day... Mandatory he be at work at work and not at work at home.
All friends that could usually help out had other things scheduled. I tried finding a cloning machine, but no luck.
Luckily daughter Rebecca (45 minutes away) stepped in and took time off from her busy life to house sit the dogs, the house, the carpenters and the landscaper. I did make a pot of home-made chili for her lunch. I think that was the deciding factor.
She also got to see the new kitchen, which is almost finished. That was another deciding factor.
I hope my juggling is done for a long time to come. My co-ordination is not what it used to be and chasing those balls around is quite a chore. Glad I don't juggle knives. That could be disastrous.
Take care, enjoy your day and God Bless.
OR NOT ... OCTOBER 15 2012 ...
Somehow I think not. Remember my post yesterday - well I had another message on facebook today, another video, another fantastic song and singer.
This time it was a single Dad, 36 years of age, named Marcus. He is struggling to raise his son, and, as he stated, this was his last chance to realize his dream AND support his son.
His song - Halleujh. His rendition - fantastic. The crowd's reaction - standing ovation. The judge's reaction - overwhelmingly YES.
Somehow it gives you a warm fuzzy feeling when you can actually hear, and see, folks following their dream, hear and see the reactions of those listening, and realize you have seen magic.
We all need magic in our lives. More of us need to believe in magic - it does exist. All you have to do is stop and look, and listen. The trees turning color in the fall - magic. The snow blanketing the earth in winter - magic. The new green shoots coming to life in the spring - magic. The lazy days of summer - magic.
I guess there are many other names for these wonderful things, but I believe in magic. Just being alive. Listening to beautiful music. Sharing a dream, laughing till you hurt, crying, not because you are sad, but because you are glad.
Yes, there are hurdles to clear every single day.
Yes there are deaths and sickness, financial worries, I could go on and on. But I have found that by believing in magic, life is so much better, the days are easier to manage, and the rainbow in the sky makes you realize you are not alone.
Stop and enjoy and God Bless.
UNTIL ... OCTOBER 14 2012 ....
I got up this morning - hooray I survived another night - thinking it was just another Sunday. I was wrong.
Posted on my facebook page was a video. The video was of a little girl and the song her Uncle wrote for her to sing. The little girl is Jackie Evancho from Pittsburgh. The song - well you need to listen to it. Words cannot explain it.
It is a song about prayer, hope, compassion - it is a song that should bring tears to your eyes.
In this period of time we desperately need all of the above. Jackie did a tremendous job, you could hear a pin drop while she sang.
Of all the adults, lay folks and preachers, Jackie Evancho was the one able to reach out and touch every one's heart. Thank you Jackie.
I have posted this video on my time line. Take time and listen.
God Bless.
NOT EVEN HALLOWEEN ... OCTOBER 13 2012 ...
When I was a kid many many years ago, you never even thought of Christmas until after Thanksgiving. Halloween was special. Thanksgiving was special. It Was December 1st before you started thinking Christmas.
There was no advertising of 'early bird' specials. After all, we only had radio and newspapers. There was no 'black Friday', just a normal day after Thanksgiving with turkey leftovers and still some pumpkin pie.
We - meaning us kids - looked forward to Halloween. We got to go trick or treating. Wearing our Halloween costumes - mostly home-made with money for a mask - and we were only allowed to go out Halloween night, and just in our neighborhood.
There was no such thing as worrying about kid-nappers or pins in your candy. It was a much nicer world, but all has changed.
Then there was Thanksgiving with turkey and all the trimmings. These were both special days. Now they are pretty much after-thoughts, just days to get through until 'BLACK FRIDAY'.
I know folks who never miss going shopping on Black Friday. Me - I have never gone on that particular day. I don't feel that I have missed anything. I get a good night's sleep. I don't have to stand in line and fight crowds. I can enjoy the day after Thanksgiving leftovers.
Christmas decorations weren't already up. That usually happened about 2 weeks before Christmas and came down on New Years. Folks back then - in the dark ages - didn't have the money for the elaborate decorations you see today. All Christmas trees were live, no putting them up weeks in advance. They usually went up just before Christmas, and by New Years the needles had pretty well fallen, even with the tree in a stand with water.
The holidays were special. We weren't drowned in advertisements and decorations for weeks at a time. The holidays were exciting, something to look forward to. Today they are mostly just days to get through.
Maybe I am old-fashioned. Maybe I live in the past. Or maybe I am being logical, whatever that is. I enjoy each holiday as that particular holiday comes along, and worry about the next holiday when it is the proper time.
Who would ever have imagined the amount of Halloween decorations being sold and used today. Some houses are completely covered.
And the haunted houses. Never head of such a thing back in my day. I am lucky I can still remember that far back.
Well, enough preaching for today. Have a great day and God Bless.
WE GOs WE GOs ... OCTOBER 12 2012...
Where we stop nobody knows. The story of my life. Lately. Maybe forever. No wonder I am dizzy, and I blame it on Vertigo. So what happened this time? Do you really want to know?
First - the Steelers blew it last night. Big time.
Second - bossman told me there would be three crews here to work on the cosmetics inside the house and the landscaper would be here to work on the sidewalks outside. But the good part, he would be working at home today. The chains come off for a little while.
Went to Washington and got my tank treads put on the front of the van. After all, it will be snowing sometime in the near future. I need tank treads because of living on top of a hill with a driveway that winds and climbs all over the place to get to the top of the hill.
Asked bossman why he didn't get it paved (it is gravel) and put heat tubes in the paving to melt the snow and ice. You should have seen the look I got with that one. Guess I don't get my heated driveway. Hence the tank treads. That is my name for winter tires that have the most of the mosts in treads.
Then did grocery shopping. Getting ready for guests after all. Got home. Garage entirely blocked with trucks. Had to park in the yard. Have a van full of groceries. Am not about to lug them in from the yard. Bad enough from the garage. Luckily it is cool and I have nothing frozen. House full of workers working.
Then the icing on the cake. Another truck arrives. It is the cleaning crew that is supposed to be cleaning my house because of all the construction dirt, but the construction is still going on. How do you clean when they are still cutting, sanding, grouting, pounding, nailing, stapling, running in and out with doors open?
I am at my computer but feel as if I were outside. Need my winter coat in here.
Move over vertigo - here comes the pneumonia, or some such thing.
No wonder I am grumpy, grouchy, bent out of shape and freezing.
I do have to admit it is going to be beautiful when done, but when is getting done going to be done? Figure that one out.
Did I say the landscaper has never shown up? Will no, he has not shown up as of now. Probably wouldn't be able to park if he did come. If the load of gravel comes don't know how they will manage to dump it where it needs to be dumped so the landscaper and reach it to do whatever he is going to do with the truckload of gravel, stuck on the truck.
I don't know why we didn't have someone film the "Perils of Bushko Lane". It would have made a great reality show.
Are you sure this isn't Friday the 13th?
Have a good day and God Bless.
- YOU HEARD ME RIGHT ... OCTOBER 11 2012 ....
Why is it that most women have bad hair days, but I have to have bad head days? I would much much rather have bad hair days. Bad head days are for the birds.
And just what is a bad head day. Do you really want to know? Bad head days are probably why I am nuts. Bad head days are probably why I will never be a millionaire. Bad head days are probably responsible for the fact that I have never won anything in my life. Bad head days are probably why I take good pictures. No one else sees things the way I do. Probably a good thing.
Now, down to the nitty-gritty. The medical term for bad head days is vertigo. I have had vertigo in different degrees all my life. Another side-affect from vertigo, or maybe that is partly what vertigo is, is motion sickness. I have had that all my life also.
Never could enjoy amusement parks - made me sick just to watch the rides. Never could ride long distances in moving vehicles (car, train, bus, plane, boat) as I would become violently ill. If it weren't for medication I would still be that way today.
Even with medication I still have periods of bad vertigo. Don't know why, or how, just that I do. This week is one of those times.
I would much rather have a bad hair day.
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and God Bless.
AND OTHER THINGS ... OCTOBER 10 2012 ....
That was yesterday morning - but I had other things to write about then. I am only one day behind. Pretty darn good, considering.
Was supposed to be at Council meeting last night. Intended to go, but.....
As you know, our remodeling started July 16. Still not done. Bossman finally reached his limit and informed them this has lasted long enough!!! Linda coming home next Tuesday. He wanted the workers out of here by then. Period. End of conversation.
I guess they decided that if they wanted paid they had better get cracking, so that is what happened. I think.
Got all the back-splash tile on the walls yesterday. Ran into the evening. They never left until after 7 p.m. Supposed to be here today to do the grouting. The project manager was here yesterday also. He told (tongue in cheek) that ALL work would be accomplished this week even if they had to be here Saturday and Sunday.
There is quite a list bossman has been making of little things that need taken care of, plus the remainder of the mouldings and trim that needs done. Well, this is Wednesday, almost 9 a.m. and guess what? You hit the nail on the head.
Do I have fun or what?
I need to get new tires on the front of my van. Hard to do when chained to the house. It just better not snow!
At least I am able to work on pictures for the fairgrounds - which is next weekend. Thank goodness it is not this weekend.
Well, enough moaning and groaning for one day. Could be much worse, I guess.
By the way, thought you would like to see Ghost Grinch. I got this pic when daughter Linda and I were in Nashville on a bus trip a couple of years ago - it was deer season and all the men were out hunting so we decided to have some fun. I guess he hid in my suitcase and came home with me. He had some nerve.
Hopefully your week is going better than mine. If you hear about some crazy woman going berserk and running wild, you will know who it is. Enjoy your nice calm lives and God Bless.
I THINK ... OCTOBER 09 2012 ....
It was a busy weekend.. Set-up was Thursday at Oglebay. Spent most of the day, all of us helping each other. A beautiful day.
Friday - also a nice day. The park is never crowded on Friday, but sales were fair. For the first time in forever I had a helper. Usually I am by myself.
Kathy G volunteered to go with me and help. And a great help she was, not just for me but for Russ and Kay and Vicky. She was kept busy when we WERE busy, and able to relax when things were slow. She even got a nap in on Friday afternoon.
Saturday was a different story. After the rain moved out, about 11 a.m., it was as if a dam had burst spilling people. They came and came, the park was crowded, and they were buying. It is a good thing Kathy is a fast learner. Before the weekend was over she could make the"sales pitch" as if she were doing it forever.
The day went fast. We were tired. It was good to get home. It is a good thing Saturday was good, as Sunday was a wash out - in two different ways.
First, it was bitter cold and drizzled rain all day. Second the Steelers were playing. If you had a choice of coming to Oglebay in the rain and cold, or sitting in your cozy living room watching the Steelers - well it was a no-brainer.
By the time we started to pack up to leave - of course - the sun came out, laughing at us.
Regardless of the cold and rain, it was a good weekend, we had fun, met some neat new people who want to keep in touch. That is what makes it worth-while.
Monday took most of the day to unload the van, sort through stuff, do the paper work, figure the taxes for the government, bring my inventory up-to-date and make a list of what I need to print and/or frame for the fairgrounds in two weeks. On top of that have to get ready for the kids arriving from Phoenix next Tuesday. On top of that top had to order a few books from my publisher to replenish my supply for the remainder of the year. I usually manage to sell several at each festival.
In addition to all that, Vicky called early Friday morning to let me know two of the Columbus ship replicas were docked at Heritage Port in Wheeling. Kathy found out what is means to go with me. We took a side trip into Wheeling on the way to the park to photograph the ships. Was a beautiful morning for that.
So pretty much running on empty yesterday. Trying to get caught up today. Hope y'all had a good weekend and God Bless.
WHEN YOU'RE HAVING FUN...OCTOBER 03 2012.....
All the trials and tribulations I have been experiencing must be fun - because time is flying by. I'm glad I finally figured it out. Only took about 110 years, give or take a few.
The electrician arrived yesterday afternoon (another new face, never seem to see the same one twice), he could find no rhyme or reason for there to be electric to our garbage disposal and the two adjoining outlets.
I keep telling everyone it is the GRINCH. That is what I have named my ghost. Seems appropriate. He is top notch at messing things up in the house.
:Perhaps if Mr. Grinch would make himself known to others besides just me, I could shake the strange glances and head shaking when I enter a room.
Anyhoo Mr. Grinch did an excellent job on our electric. The electrician is returning this afternoon.
So far Mr. Grinch has not started interfering with our outside work. We are having sidewalks installed - before you walked on the grass. These workers are here and have accomplished a lot since Monday morning.
I have been taking pictures. Isn't that strange. They are two of the nicest young men.
I sort of wandered off of the time flying by. It is hard to believe that the last 4 weekends of festivals are commencing this weekend. I had an e-mail from a friend/customer who lives in Hartville, Ohio, asking if I and my co-horts were going to be at Oglebay.
She and her husband have standing reservations at the Lodge every year so they can attend Oglebayfest. She has bought from me, Russ, Vicki, and Nancy, every single year and has also become a friend.
I had to laugh the year when she was purchasing another original from Russ, along with a large picture from me. Her husband was standing there, and he informed us that the only place left to hang pictures was where his bed was. She was moving it to the shed. He is so sober-faced when he tells us anything we don't know whether to believe him or not.
But they are still married, many years later, and they still come to Oglebayfest, he gives her the money when she buys our items, so either he has escaped the shed, or ......
Also had a phone call from another vendor/friend from Akron, Ohio. Our group has a habit of preparing a crock-pot of something for Saturday and Sunday eating, and she asked is we were doing it again this year. While they were in Wisconsin they bought some cheese and she is planning on bringing cheese and crackers to go with whatever. Do we have fun or what?
Is it any wonder that I love doing the festivals. It is not so much the selling (but that's what keeps me going) but the fun the weekend brings getting together with folks like these. Great people I would never have known if I had not been doing the festivals. What more can anyone ask for?
Today there is sunshine - at least right now. Enjoy it while you can and God Bless.
AND THE UGLY ... OCTOBER 01 2012 .
I do wish I knew how to get rid of my ghost, he is becoming very annoying. Has to be a he. A she would not do what this ghost is doing. A she would know better.
For example: First - the carpenter was running his saw on the deck last week, and the electrical outlet died. Dead.
Second - the garbage disposal ran perfectly Saturday night. Sunday the electrical outlet was dead. As a door nail. Also the two electrical outlets adjoining it were also dead. Also as a door nail.
This morning the electrical outlets in bossman's bathroom were dead. As a door nail.
Today can't run the dishwasher, or use much water at a time, as this all flows through the garbage disposal, which won't work because the garbage disposal has stuff in it that it can't get rid of because there is no juice, so water backs up into the sink. After a while it will drain out - after a while.
We were guaranteed that the electrician would be here first thing. Is 2:30 in the afternoon first thing? Still no electrician.
I think you know now why this ghost has to be a him. No girl ghost would create the problems that this ghost has created. Especially when it comes to a kitchen.
Are we having fun yet? I know my sense of humor is greatly bent out of shape.
Holidays are looming on the horizon, company is coming, and we might as well have had a disaster to be dealt with, because so far so much of what is being done brand new has to be fixed - on a regular basis. I thought new was supposed to be so you would not always have to call a repair person. So far they have all been men.
The only thing that hasn't had to be fixed or redone so far are the new floors. That was a man and woman team. What does that say?
Better shut my mouth. Only problem is - everything I have talked about is true.
My week is not starting out too well. Hope yours is better. Be grateful if you don't have to wait on a repair man and God Bless.
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