What a wonderful time visiting and eating last evening with Sharon and Lawrence Robinson last evening and their new short term family addition, Jasmine, an exchange student from Vienna, Austria, who is 16 and will go to school here for one semester before returning home. Great Grandma Moffat and Sis MK and Phil and Tammy and Austyn were there also, along with Jake. We had Taco Soup, and wow, it was AWESOME! and Pecan Pie by Sharon and a Blueberry Desert by Ann. oh my gosh it was great, and visiting and taking the dollar tour of Robinson's beautiful home in Stillwater on Boomer Lake was truly great as well. They have remodeled their home to take in the lake view from all areas of the home and wow, they DID it up right! It is a now a Homes and Gardens Award winner, declared so by me!
Speaking of Jake, there are some new photos from his work online in the family albums along with a couple of short videos... we need to get a battery out of the camera case Phil has borrowed so he can get some more taken today... but he is already at work, so maybe next time.
Heather called about 5 to tell us they could not make it last night as she was on way to pick up a very sick Andrew at school... and take him home. We missed them all the more. Maybe next month of Feb. 10th, they can make the next one, and it would be awesome for Jonathan and Randi and Kaitlyn to come up as well. Maybe some time? it never hurts to dream, huh??
Jon reports an ok second day of school. Glad all is going well with him in his venture.
We ... the family, will celebrate Tammy's Birthday tomorrow at 11:30am at applebees in Stillwater. Yelp, she turns another year older... sigh.. as we all are in 2006...
Pray for Rain....
enjoy the day...
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Thursday, January 12, 2006
This week...
Isn't this weather something else? Hi's in the summer figures and lows in the winter figures.. WOW! And with every day that goes by warm, we have beat ole man winter out of a cold day!!
Poor geese can not decide whether to go south or stay here, and there are tons of them on the wheat fields this am.
Walked about a mile today... took 21 mins. But I will get better! I am feeling a bit more like a human being now. Don't have to carry a "bag" or have needles in my arms, but still have a few problems that puzzle me.
Got our bill for the helicopter ride to Tulsa.... our part of it is a bit shy of 2000.00 dollars. total bill was almost 12000.00. Sort of feel like we have been had. What we learned was... it cost about 7000.00 to have a copter ride to Tulsa, but after 7pm and before 7am and on weekends, they tack on a "fee" for after hours and it was over 5000.00 dollars. Man, that is like really taking advantage of folks. Sorry, just my opinion on this matter...
enough of me, how about you? How are you all doing??
Jon started back to get his degree yesterday and said his day went well. He will get his degree and we will all be proud of him! It takes some big time adjusting to go back to college and finish. Ask Phil... Who is taking car of our cattle for us this winter, many thanks PHIL!! speaking of him, his company is now owned by National Carriers, and Rains and Son's and employees are now employees of theirs. He did not call with a report but yesterday was their day to meet with National to see what the future held... bet we here later, or you might check his blog..
Paul is now for the first time in his many years with Stillwater PD, working day shift and off on the weekends. This too is a big adjustment for the family... but they to will make it!
Heard from Jon that Randi has been taking care of a sick Kaitlyn last week too... hope she is better now...
Jake got his figure cut at work last week and made a trip to the emergency room, and went back yesterday to get stiches out. It was still a bit pink but they took out the stiches... He is LOVING his job, welding about 12 hours a day 6 days a week getting time and half after 40! He loves his checks too!!
Sure there is more news, but for now... enjoy the day!
Poor geese can not decide whether to go south or stay here, and there are tons of them on the wheat fields this am.
Walked about a mile today... took 21 mins. But I will get better! I am feeling a bit more like a human being now. Don't have to carry a "bag" or have needles in my arms, but still have a few problems that puzzle me.
Got our bill for the helicopter ride to Tulsa.... our part of it is a bit shy of 2000.00 dollars. total bill was almost 12000.00. Sort of feel like we have been had. What we learned was... it cost about 7000.00 to have a copter ride to Tulsa, but after 7pm and before 7am and on weekends, they tack on a "fee" for after hours and it was over 5000.00 dollars. Man, that is like really taking advantage of folks. Sorry, just my opinion on this matter...
enough of me, how about you? How are you all doing??
Jon started back to get his degree yesterday and said his day went well. He will get his degree and we will all be proud of him! It takes some big time adjusting to go back to college and finish. Ask Phil... Who is taking car of our cattle for us this winter, many thanks PHIL!! speaking of him, his company is now owned by National Carriers, and Rains and Son's and employees are now employees of theirs. He did not call with a report but yesterday was their day to meet with National to see what the future held... bet we here later, or you might check his blog..
Paul is now for the first time in his many years with Stillwater PD, working day shift and off on the weekends. This too is a big adjustment for the family... but they to will make it!
Heard from Jon that Randi has been taking care of a sick Kaitlyn last week too... hope she is better now...
Jake got his figure cut at work last week and made a trip to the emergency room, and went back yesterday to get stiches out. It was still a bit pink but they took out the stiches... He is LOVING his job, welding about 12 hours a day 6 days a week getting time and half after 40! He loves his checks too!!
Sure there is more news, but for now... enjoy the day!
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Uncle Ivan sends along this funny.... haha..
Lost in Wal-Mart
Lost in Wal-Mart
Two old guys are pushing their carts around Wal-Mart when they collide.
The first old guy says to the second guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."
The second old guy says, "That's OK. It's a coincidence. I'm looking for my wife, too. I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate."
The first old guy says, "Well, maybe we can help each other. What does your wife look like?
The second old guy says, "Well, she is 27 yrs old, tall, with red hair, blue eyes, long legs, big busted, and is wearing short shorts. What does your wife look like?"
The first old guy says, "Doesn't matter --- let's look for yours."
Lost in Wal-Mart
Two old guys are pushing their carts around Wal-Mart when they collide.
The first old guy says to the second guy, "Sorry about that. I'm looking for my wife, and I guess I wasn't paying attention to where I was going."
The second old guy says, "That's OK. It's a coincidence. I'm looking for my wife, too. I can't find her and I'm getting a little desperate."
The first old guy says, "Well, maybe we can help each other. What does your wife look like?
The second old guy says, "Well, she is 27 yrs old, tall, with red hair, blue eyes, long legs, big busted, and is wearing short shorts. What does your wife look like?"
The first old guy says, "Doesn't matter --- let's look for yours."
Monday, January 09, 2006
Today's Quote
Today's Quote
A love affair with knowledge will never end in heartbreak.
-Michael Garrett Marino
A love affair with knowledge will never end in heartbreak.
-Michael Garrett Marino
Friday, January 06, 2006
Last night...
Had a wonderful time renewing a very important friendship last night with Sharon and Lawrence Robinson and their son, Morgan. They were our neighbors for many years and our kiddos grew up together. Sharon is spearheading a fund raising effort to buy a beautiful water display fountain to be installed in Boomer Lake in Stillwater. She is indeed a one man band. Sharon is the one you want on your side in a pickle... She has done more in the communities of Stillwater, Ripley and Perkins to raise money for kiddos, help the schools, foster kids, and the list goes on and on, then anyone I know of in any community anywhere.
Anyway, we had a wonderful meal and visit. We needed a few more folks there, but overall it was a success.
Ann and I actually double dated with Phil and Tammy and Austyn. The event was at El Chico's and a percentage of the food sold will be donated to the cause.
Jon and Heather... a small donation in your names was made since you could not attend.
Heard from Cousin Joanna in Norman over night. She says hey to all, and that things are busy and going well. She mentioned that someone's birthday was coming up and we might need to do something... will email you with some thoughts...
Doris's Jim is recovering quite well I think. What I heard was Doris keeps him busy... haha, can you imagine that?? haha.
Thanks Phil for the invitation... last night.
Stay safe, watch out for wildfires, and don't burn anything outside!
love to all... Stan
Anyway, we had a wonderful meal and visit. We needed a few more folks there, but overall it was a success.
Ann and I actually double dated with Phil and Tammy and Austyn. The event was at El Chico's and a percentage of the food sold will be donated to the cause.
Jon and Heather... a small donation in your names was made since you could not attend.
Heard from Cousin Joanna in Norman over night. She says hey to all, and that things are busy and going well. She mentioned that someone's birthday was coming up and we might need to do something... will email you with some thoughts...
Doris's Jim is recovering quite well I think. What I heard was Doris keeps him busy... haha, can you imagine that?? haha.
Thanks Phil for the invitation... last night.
Stay safe, watch out for wildfires, and don't burn anything outside!
love to all... Stan
Thursday, January 05, 2006
Borrowed from Phil's Blog.... el chico tonight!
el chico tonight!
January 5th, 2006
if you live in stillwater, ok you need to be at el chico’s tonight for dinner! our friend, sharon robinson, is raising money for a fountain to be placed in boomer lake. tonight, el chico will donate to the fountain fund based on how many people eat. when you get there, be sure to tell the staff you are eating for the fountain so they can mark you on the list.
...... EVERYONE NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS GREAT EVENT. YOU GET TO EAT, EL CHICO GETS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOUNTAIN TO BE INSTALLED IN BOOMER LAKE, VIA SHARON ROBINSON....
January 5th, 2006
if you live in stillwater, ok you need to be at el chico’s tonight for dinner! our friend, sharon robinson, is raising money for a fountain to be placed in boomer lake. tonight, el chico will donate to the fountain fund based on how many people eat. when you get there, be sure to tell the staff you are eating for the fountain so they can mark you on the list.
...... EVERYONE NEEDS TO ATTEND THIS GREAT EVENT. YOU GET TO EAT, EL CHICO GETS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE FOUNTAIN TO BE INSTALLED IN BOOMER LAKE, VIA SHARON ROBINSON....
Wednesday, January 04, 2006
Want to veiw the fires in OK?
Here is a link to view where the fires are burning in Oklahoma... what an unusual winter...!!!
Good news.... for some, haha....
For those folks wishing my demise.... sorry! I am back and in about 6 weeks, I ought to be better than before. Got a clean bill of health from the Drs yesterday. Don't have any needles in my arms or tubes hanging out of me.... And I am smiling.... very big smiles.... Got to send a big THANK YOU to Ann who has baby sit me since December 21st, our first trip of 22 that we made from that date to yesterday. She was a trouper... Boy, did I do good in picking my BEST friend!! She was my arms, legs, etc. She made every trip with me, even when Phil offered to haul me to emergency room, she said no and did it herself. The irony of all this is that the 21st was her first day of vacation and yesterday was her last. And all she did was care for me. I could not have made it without her. I never in my life felt more SUB human than I did during this period. It was embarrasing, it was sad, my heart ached for Ann, who was tired, sick, and still smiled and told me she loved me... wow.... how uplifting she was, and still had family together for Christmas, and one other time... Ann, I love you and will be there for you too... but gosh I hope the best and hope you never have to go thru what I did, ever!
Anyway, no pain pills... body is adjusting, very short tempered and no patience at all, I have learned today trying to get back into the hang of working again.. eyes are tired... ok enough of me.. how about you???
Uncle Ivan sends his best wishes to everyone and says he has his diabitics under control... I can see his big ole smile all the way up here!!! Glad you are doing well, Uncle Ivan... and hey to Aunt Freda too.
well, got to get back to killing rabbits... later... S
Anyway, no pain pills... body is adjusting, very short tempered and no patience at all, I have learned today trying to get back into the hang of working again.. eyes are tired... ok enough of me.. how about you???
Uncle Ivan sends his best wishes to everyone and says he has his diabitics under control... I can see his big ole smile all the way up here!!! Glad you are doing well, Uncle Ivan... and hey to Aunt Freda too.
well, got to get back to killing rabbits... later... S
Heather sent this tidbit along.... sigh.... what a deal... haha
Jacksonville, FL Police Dept.
A man goes to a party and has too much to drink.
His friends plead with him to let them take him home.
He says NO -- he only lives a mile away.
About five blocks from party, the police pull him over for weaving
and ask him to get out of the car and walk the line.
Just as he starts, the police radio blares out a notice of a
robbery
taking place in a house just a block away.
The police tell the party animal to stay put, they'll be right back
and they hop a fence and run down the street to the robbery.
The guy waits and waits and finally decides to drive home.
When he gets there, he tells his wife he is going to bed, and
to tell anyone who might come looking for him that he has the flu
and has been in bed all day.
A few hours later the police knock on the door.
They ask if Mr. Smith is there and his wife says yes.
They ask to see him and she replies that he is in bed with the flu
and has been so all day.
The police have his driver's license.
They ask to see his car and, she asks why.
They insist on seeing his car, so she takes them to the garage.
She opens the door.
There sitting in the garage is the police car, with all its lights
still flashing.
True story, told by the driver at his first AA meeting.
Happy Motoring !!!
A man goes to a party and has too much to drink.
His friends plead with him to let them take him home.
He says NO -- he only lives a mile away.
About five blocks from party, the police pull him over for weaving
and ask him to get out of the car and walk the line.
Just as he starts, the police radio blares out a notice of a
robbery
taking place in a house just a block away.
The police tell the party animal to stay put, they'll be right back
and they hop a fence and run down the street to the robbery.
The guy waits and waits and finally decides to drive home.
When he gets there, he tells his wife he is going to bed, and
to tell anyone who might come looking for him that he has the flu
and has been in bed all day.
A few hours later the police knock on the door.
They ask if Mr. Smith is there and his wife says yes.
They ask to see him and she replies that he is in bed with the flu
and has been so all day.
The police have his driver's license.
They ask to see his car and, she asks why.
They insist on seeing his car, so she takes them to the garage.
She opens the door.
There sitting in the garage is the police car, with all its lights
still flashing.
True story, told by the driver at his first AA meeting.
Happy Motoring !!!
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
Welcome - Stan and Ann's Ramblings
first day without pain killers since Dec. 19th. I am making progresss!!! hopefully, will get a clean bill of health from drs today... the swelling I have willl take about 6 weeks to get rid of the first dr. told me this am...
thanks for all the prayers and words, etc... love to all... will post more later.. s
thanks for all the prayers and words, etc... love to all... will post more later.. s
Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Another of the wonderful "things" I saw this am...
in my walk about. I think I am losing my mind... haha... or starting to enjoy the "Farm" life.... Whichever it is, it's kind'a nice...
Enjoy the day...
In looking for the greatness in things, we sometimes overlook the true beauty of what we see...
One can look far and wide, and not see what is in front of their nose... sometimes.. haha! I used to be told that by Dad. He would send me to look for something, and then come and find it before I could even start looking for it! And he would mutter this under his breath, "I send you to look and you do not see. When will you start "seeing"?" Well, at the ripe ole' age of soon to be 59, I think I have finally begun to "see" what is around me! This am was AWESOME! The ice crystals that clung to things made the view great and the fog made it AWESOME... and then God sent just the right amount of light for the eye to enjoy it, yet the camera had a hard time capturing it. Guess that is yet another proof there is a God, for man an not even come close to capturing His natural beauty in the "things we see".
Took me 50 years to learn this, and still have trouble accepting it!!
Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough.
-Dinah Shore
-Dinah Shore
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
a joke from Heather... hehe...
A fellow bought a new Mercedes and was out on the interstate for a nice
evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was
left of his hair and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up
to 80mph, suddenly he saw flashing red and blue lights behind him.
"There's no way they can catch me in a Mercedes," he thought to himself
and opened her up further. The needle hit 90, 100 ... Then the reality
of the situation hit him. "What am I doing?" he thought and pulled
over.
The cop came up to him, took his license without a word and examined
the car. "It's been a long day, this is the end of my shift and it's
Friday the 13th. I don't feel like more paperwork, so if you can give me
an excuse for your driving that I haven't heard before, you can go."
The guy thinks for a second and says, "Last week my wife ran off with a
cop. I was afraid you were trying to give her back."
"Have a nice weekend," said the officer.
evening drive. The top was down, the breeze was blowing through what was
left of his hair and he decided to open her up. As the needle jumped up
to 80mph, suddenly he saw flashing red and blue lights behind him.
"There's no way they can catch me in a Mercedes," he thought to himself
and opened her up further. The needle hit 90, 100 ... Then the reality
of the situation hit him. "What am I doing?" he thought and pulled
over.
The cop came up to him, took his license without a word and examined
the car. "It's been a long day, this is the end of my shift and it's
Friday the 13th. I don't feel like more paperwork, so if you can give me
an excuse for your driving that I haven't heard before, you can go."
The guy thinks for a second and says, "Last week my wife ran off with a
cop. I was afraid you were trying to give her back."
"Have a nice weekend," said the officer.
Monday, December 19, 2005
We had a wonderful weekend...
Jake walked in Saturday afternoon with his bonus for working at his new job for only two weeks.. and it's more than most employees get who have worked a life time with someone... He was super excited, and really appreciated it very much. Needless to say, he headed at the door a bit early... 5:20 AM this morning... to get to to work on time.
Then we saw Jonathan and Randi and Kaitlyn for a bit Saturday Evening. That was awesome, and then...
we got to visit with Heather and Madison and Andrew on Sunday!
How cool is that???
We still need rain, BAD! Might remember that in all the Christmas prayers this coming week.
I am off to the Dr. today to have another lower urinary tract scope done.. I love this deal.. yeah... RIGHT!
My heart is doing great. I am having a problem with my blood being to thin, I guess, bleeding a bit inside... but it will get better. I have learned to eat differently and love the new way. Sometimes I get a bit hungry... but try to ignore it. Sure miss the ole' meat and potatoes and hahahahahahhahahahahah....
Well, got to run, have a great day... and enjoy! Take time to head over to the kid's blogs... they have updated them, see the family artist on one.. the beautiful christmas roses on another, and who knows.... Jon might update his.. hahah..... teasing JON>>>!!!
later.. DAD
Then we saw Jonathan and Randi and Kaitlyn for a bit Saturday Evening. That was awesome, and then...
we got to visit with Heather and Madison and Andrew on Sunday!
How cool is that???
We still need rain, BAD! Might remember that in all the Christmas prayers this coming week.
I am off to the Dr. today to have another lower urinary tract scope done.. I love this deal.. yeah... RIGHT!
My heart is doing great. I am having a problem with my blood being to thin, I guess, bleeding a bit inside... but it will get better. I have learned to eat differently and love the new way. Sometimes I get a bit hungry... but try to ignore it. Sure miss the ole' meat and potatoes and hahahahahahhahahahahah....
Well, got to run, have a great day... and enjoy! Take time to head over to the kid's blogs... they have updated them, see the family artist on one.. the beautiful christmas roses on another, and who knows.... Jon might update his.. hahah..... teasing JON>>>!!!
later.. DAD
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