Dear Friends and Family,
Not a whole lot to report this past month...it has been just work and taking care of my "Grand Dog"...actually she is a breeze to be around...just so powerful when she starts to run...and she can't stop very easily. Great entertainment for both Mack and I. Another month or so and she will be back with her mommy in San Luis Obispo. She gives me the biggest smiles and greetings each time I come home from work...she loves to track squirrells and run the lenght of our yard. So she is getting tons of exercise each day even if we don't formally take her on a long walk. If we didn't have this 2 1/2 acres for the dogs..then I would be worried about her not getting enough running.
My sister Loretta and her husband Bob spendt a night with us about 1 week ago
on St. Patty's day night...as they were on their way back from Palm Desert as they went to celebrate their 35th wedding anniversary there a few weeks after their anniversary. They truly enjoyed their rest and time there...I think it was a great idea for them to escape the cold winter at home. We were so happy to squeeze in a vist with them also...and stayed up til late talking and catching up.
Got to show Loretta all my quilting projects etc...and enjoy seeing her again. Our visits are few and far between so it was wonderful.
Yesterday...Monday the 23rd...we have a for Sale sign in front of our home now. Mack thinks it is time to start trying to make changes in our lives as we are heading for retirement in the next year or so. I am ok with it...but it will require alot of work for us both and trying to keep it that way for a long period of time is stressful. ugh. I am sure it will take forever in this sluggish economy..
I am working on a batik quilt for Wendy's daughter "Brittiany" as she is getting married in May to "Andrew" and will be starting her new life soon. I am also working on a table runner for her shower which is in about 2 weeks. much to do.
I have Eric's quilt to finish before he comes home in July also..and hopefully one other quilt too...Now I have the quilting table it shouldn't take long to finish these projects.
Well, must get ready for work soon...have a long day ahead til 6:30 in the checkstand..I will be so ready when I do get retired...it is getting to be just not as much fun to be there anymore. I love seeing everyone that I love and have grown to enjoy..but I am ready for new horizons now...maybe a different job when I retire...
Hugs & prayers,
BJM
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Hi Bette Jo!
You've been busy lately...and you have your house for sale, wow! I didn't realize you both would be retiring so soon. Looking towards Washington right? Our thoughts of moving to the Pacific Northwest have slowed down too because of the economy. We're taking the time and opportunity right now and getting our house all fixed up...new carpeting, painting, etc. so that when the time comes, we'll be ready. In the meantime, we haven't found any particular business in Oregon that we have to have. Still just watching and waiting.
I saw Debbie and Steve last week. I was down south for 4 days. They left today (or was it yesterday) for Grass Valley for a few weeks then they'll be heading to Italy next month.
Glad that all is well with you both. Say "hi" to Mack and give Mollie a hug! Take care and talk to you soon.
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