Dad 434: Red Sox Wrap

(Happy Halloween! Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Well, fall has fell as we have a very fallish day today. It makes me think of what is coming. I hate winter!

 

I had scheduled a man to check out our monitor heater in our small living quarters for yesterday. It was about one month ago that I scheduled his visit. He never showed. Since the monitor was in the shop last year, I will not have it checked out this fall. The man I had doing the heater over the past many years would take it back to his shop and quickly check it out for the next year. I guess I'll be looking for a new service man next summer. Or perhaps this winter if a problem arises. Please, no problems!

 

Last week I said if the Red Sox lost game #3 in the World Series they would wrap up the series in game #6. I was wrong, as they won both games that followed game #3. They wrapped up the series in five games. The best team in baseball for sure. The season was great as they were 11-3 in the postseason. They beat the other two teams that also won 100 or more games. They defeated the defending champs. We watched the parade this morning. No more baseball until spring.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

RED SOX!

I am confident my blog readers already know that the Red Sox won the World Series last night, but I must have a celebratory post....

YES!!!!!

HOORAY!

YAHOO!

YEAH, BABY!

I didn't create too much of a scene after the final out, but I did startle one of my cats.

😁

Eli is 7!

Eli turned seven years old today! His friend Elijah has a birthday right around now, too — Elijah is eight years old — so they had a combined Harry Potter theme birthday party today. They were both dressed as Harry Potter, of course!

Adam, Eli, Elijah, and Sage (Elijah's sister)

Matt dressed up as Hagrid, Emily was Mrs. Weasley, and Victoria (Elijah's mom) was a pretty convincing Snape.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELI!  WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

No Stress (?) Baseball

World Series Game 3 is about to begin.

The Red Sox won the first two games, so I feel like tonight’s game in L.A. isn’t a “must” win....

But it sure would be a “nice” win!

The “nice” instead of “must” means my nerves are calm.

Relatively calm, that is.

Go Sox!

Dad 433: World Series Prediction

(I hope Dad's prediction is correct! Enjoy his post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Well, the days and nights are getting cooler. Days are now in the 40s and the whole state has had a hard frost. The growing season is over but I must mow one more time before stowing the mowers, etc. Hope to do within the next two days.

 

Sunday River ski area is open for the season as it opened last weekend. The second earliest in history. Only open weekends as we slowly creep toward winter. I don't like winter. In fact, I hate winter!

 

The Red Sox won game one of the World Series last night. Hope to make it the first two wins tonight. If they play like they should, they should have the World Series won before next week's blog post. Stay tuned. GO RED SOX!

 

Spouse is still improving as she seems to be gaining a little strength daily. Sure has appreciated all the prayers for her. Keep them coming!

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

GOAL!!!!!

My “Goal Bear” (pictured below) arrived today! I started working toward getting this bear on April 1st, and I achieved it on October 13th.

The goal???

Over 40 pounds GONE!

How did I do it? Think “Marie Osmond” and lots of discipline.

I feel great!

More Late Nights

Hooray for my beloved Red Sox! They punched their ticket to the 2018 World Series, which starts Tuesday.

We will know whom they will be playing after tonight's deciding game between the Dodgers and the Brewers. Lew and I will watch tonight's game until our eyes slam shut.

Once the World Series starts we will try harder to stay awake until the end of each game.... We will have time to sleep in November!

LET'S GO, RED SOX!

Senior Night

Lew and I just got home from Zack’s last regular season high school football game. 

They honored the seniors before the game. Here’s a blurry photo of Debbie, Zack, and Glen.

Here’s a photo of two of Zack’s biggest fans.

Zack is one of the captains for his team. They won the coin toss... and the game!

Congratulations, Zack!

Jerry’s Tough Afternoon

Dad 432: The Phantom Goes

(I don't want to think about the plow yet. Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Another nice day that turned into a dark, damp day late this afternoon. Seems to be lightening up now. However, the winds of a couple days ago are supposed to return tomorrow night. Perhaps some more trees down and power outages. Don't think it will hit our area. We hope!

 

Red Sox are doing all right in the series with Houston. Ahead 2-1 with two more games in Houston and back to Boston for two, if necessary. GO RED SOX!!

 

Got the plow on the truck today so I can get its yearly Messer's checkup Saturday. Actually, Lew had the plow 85% on by the time I got there to help. We are thinking about getting rid of a couple vehicles, and one of them will be the plow truck. Stay tuned!

 

Spouse is gradually losing her phantom pain and we will start lessening the pain pills. Seems to be getting better. Keep the prayers coming.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

The Pizza Rock Concert

Lew and I attended a mini-concert tonight. A meal of pizza followed.

We were invited to this event by Eli and Adam. Joined by their friend Elijah, they co-wrote two songs to perform for us. They also planned the meal and helped prepare it.

It was a fun evening as we witnessed the debut of the Pizza Rock Band!

We Went to See the Poodle

Today Lew and I went to the ballet with Batgirls Ellen and Anne-Marie and their husbands. Ellen’s daughter is in the dance company. 

It was a fun program and a lovely time with friends!

Lew's Logbook: Streaming to My Hearing Aids

(Welcome to a special Friday night edition of Lew's Logbook. Enjoy! ~  Tracy)

I mentioned in my last post that I probably would never use the streaming function of my hearing aids…. I was wrong.

First of all, the first time I received a call on my cell phone (it was Tracy) I realized that I was not hearing her talk from the phone speaker. The sound of her voice was in my head. The phone had paired with my hearing aids automatically, so I did not need to hold the phone to my ear. It was very strange. Tracy had to tell me a couple of times to speak into the phone because I was distracted by the way I was hearing her.

I usually go for a walk a couple of times a week and take a little radio with me. Well, you can’t put ear buds in your ears if you are wearing hearing aids. I had an idea. I downloaded “TuneIn” to my phone. On my walk I streamed my favorite program (Rush) to my aids. It worked flawlessly and did not keep me from hearing all that was going on around me.

I’m really quite amazed with the technology. The only thing I’m worried about is the possibility that someone could access my hearing aids and re-program my mind. Actually, considering the way my mind works now, maybe that wouldn’t be so bad. 😊

Dad 431: Red Sox Relief

(I love baseball... today, anyway. Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Another summer day enjoyed in the fall. In fact, the last three days have been in the low 80s. Supposedly this is the last "80" until spring. We'll take it!

 

Well, the Red Sox have eliminated the Yankees from post-season play. The last two wins were in New York. Scores of 16 - 1 and 4 - 3. The 4 - 3 win went into the last of the ninth with a 4 - 1 score. One good Yankees swing could have doomed the Red Sox win. Hearts are now back on a regular beat.

 

Now it's up to the Dodgers and Brewers in the National League. Red Sox and Houston are American League foes. As of now the Red Sox have 111 wins and Houston has 106 wins. Tough series for the Sox. GO, RED SOX!

 

Spouse had her next-to-the-last visit to her surgeon's office last Friday. The surgeon's assistant was happy with her scar. Only one more trip to see the surgeon next month. Regular primary care doctor visit this Friday. Seems to be going well. Prayers are still asked for.

 

Thanks for checking us out.

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Pins and Needles

I really do have a love/hate relationship with baseball.

Come on, Red Sox....

My nerves are shot.

I Love/Hate Baseball

Friday night: 💗

Saturday night: 😭

Tonight: 💗

Tomorrow:  ?

LET'S GO, RED SOX!

Two for Four

Their were four outcomes I cared about within the last 24 hours:

1. The Red Sox won last night, 5-4! (One article called it a "nail-biter." I think the writer must have read my blog post last night, ha ha!) 😊
2. Josh's football team lost early this afternoon. 😢
3. Brett Kavanaugh got confirmed. (I think I have been holding my breath for the past three weeks, so it was nice to finally exhale.) 😊
4. Zack's football team suffered its first loss late this afternoon. 😢

Pretty soon the Red Sox will be playing the second game of their series with the Yankees. I do think it's time for another 😊!

Nail-Biting Season

The Red Sox are in the post-season. Their first playoff round is against the Yankees — a best of five series. The first game is happening as I write this.

The Red Sox got off to a great start, and I hope they can hang on to win tonight.

Still.... I don't think I can watch.... My nerves are shot!

LET'S GO, RED SOX!

Dad 430: Birdwatching

(It's Wednesday. Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Well we finally saw the sun this afternoon. The first time in days. Supposed to be great from Friday on. Tomorrow I'm not sure, but I think pretty good also with a little rain.

 

I will admit nothing has been done to get ready for the upcoming winter. Must close down garage refrigerator. Put the hoses back in their winter home, drained and dry. Furnace has been serviced and monitor heater will be done at month's end.

 

Lew's birdfeeder goes down almost faster than he can fill it. It sure is fun to watch the birds, squirrels, and chipmunks travel about the home grounds. Not only eating, but bathing in the birdbath. Something to watch.

 

Big day Friday. Spouse has another check up. Then we have one last check up a month from now. All seems to be going well.

 

Enough for now, sooo....

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

In Other News....

I know I am not the only one who has spent far too much time on social media this past week.

I forced myself to take a one-day break from Facebook; I even took the app off of my phone for that day. Of course, I looked at Twitter instead, but at least I kept off Facebook, right? (Ha.)

So... what to do... what to do....

Read.
Brush the cats.
Listen to music.
Read.
Housework. (Uh, no.)
Take a walk.
Take a nap.
Read.
Hang out with family and friends.
Oh, yeah... go to work.

There are plenty of things to do instead of being glued to what people are saying about current events. There is nothing of significance being discussed anyway. (Ha.)

Will I take my own advice? I am going to try.