Farewell, November

I am trying to figure out how the first eleven months of this year are already over. (Ideas, anyone?)

To prepare for the Christmas season, I just printed off a list of Advent readings... 20 days of Scripture passages... I am looking forward to it.

Happy December to all!

Dad 438: Spouse is Cleared

(I almost titled this entry "Spouse Passes" but realized it could be misleading, ha ha! Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Enjoying another beautiful day (pre-winter). We've seen a lot of rain lately and a lot of snow has melted. Rain along the coast while the inland and northern areas have received lots of snow. Heard that the ski slopes have a base now of about 3 to 4 feet of snow. Glad we only got rain along the coast.

 

Less than a month before the days start getting longer. Looking forward to sun setting after 4 o'clock again. Spring will be here before you know it! Believe it!

 

Spouse is doing quite well since we spent November 19th, midnight to November 20, 6 o'clock AM at Maine Medical Center after another passing out. Just a routine check cleared her of anything serious; she is in good shape. All seems well! Keep the prayers coming. Thanks!

 

Stay tuned!

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

The Monday After

Today’s conversations at work went pretty much like this:

Speaker 1: “Did you have a nice Thanksgiving?”

Speaker 2: “Yes, but I ate too much.”

I predict that a lot of salads will be eaten this week! (Salads without romaine lettuce, of course.)

Happy Birthday, Debbie!

My baby sister is 50 years old.... Oh. My. Goodness.

Debbie, Glen, Josh, and Zack came up to our house this afternoon so we could all celebrate Debbie’s birthday with cake and ice cream.

I would like to say that I made the birthday cake, but I can’t. Debbie made it herself, and she did a fantastic job.... Photo evidence below. (And it was delicious.)

Happy Birthday, Debbie!!!!!

Dad 437: Thanksgiving Eve

(Gobble, gobble! Enjoy Dad's post!  ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! Nice day today. Cold with high temp at freezing. Receiving afternoon reports on snow squall warnings. Hope this doesn't continue all throughout the winter season.

Preparing to go to Glen and Deb's tomorrow to have a :

HAPPY THANKSGIVING — Wishing you one!

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

Happy Birthday, Kelsey!

Another family birthday today. Best wishes to niece Kelsey, who is now old enough that I forget her age. 😊

We have one more family birthday this month, and it’s a big one for this person.... You know who you are....

Lew's Logbook: Snow, Go Away

(Lew writes today. I feel his pain! ~ Tracy)

Lovely niece Kelsey posted a picture of adorable great-nephew Bode standing in a little bit of snow. He was crying.

Interestingly, I felt the same way yesterday (Friday) morning. I had to clean snow off my car. I was not amused. No, I did not start crying but I could have.

We live in a beautiful, disaster-free part of the country and I’m going to keep telling myself that over and over for the next four months.

Below is a picture of Ken’s opening day, 3-24-17. It’s going to be a long winter.

Happy Birthday, Zack!

Our nephew Zack turned 18 years old today! It’s hard to believe.

Lew found this photo of him and Zack. Obviously, it was taken quite a while ago!

Continuing This Week's Theme

More talk of how cold it's getting to be....

For most of my workday I wore fingerless gloves. I have a black pair and a gray pair. I chose the black ones for today.

At home I have a brown pair of fingerless gloves. I'm trying to put off using them until the cold really sets in... but my hands are really cold as I type this!

I wasn't going to post tonight, but I happened to remember that my sister Kim is disappointed when Mainely Tracy is silent....

So, Kim, this incredibly interesting post was written just for you. 
😁

Dad 436: A Spell of Cold

(Cold. C-O-L-D. Cold. Enjoy Dad’s post! ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! Boy, does it feel like winter today. Temps below freezing all day. Snow predicted for whole state tomorrow night into Friday. Commute on Friday morning should be difficult. Should get up to 6-8 inches in the mountains. Most ski hills are open now. Please give us a low snow winter and a lot milder than today. Weatherman said this noon that if predicted temperatures for the next couple days are met, it will be the earliest cold spell since records are kept (1870s). Global warming at best!

We have a busy day tomorrow. Spouse needs a shower in the morning. Then I must go to the foot doctor at 11:30 AM. Then home to take Spouse to her last meeting with the surgeon at 1:30 PM. Hope all goes well and we make our appointments. Then home for the night storm. Spring will be here before you know it. We hope!

Hand froze. Can’t write anymore. Tune in next week.

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

Hi

Quick post tonight . . . . 

Not much to say, other than that I have started wearing my winter coat.

I appreciate space heaters, both at work and here at home.

I am also glad we have our new heated mattress pad.

Warm wishes to you all!

Two Seasons End

The football season ended today for both Josh's and Zack's teams.

Josh and his teammates had their final regular season game. It was a tough year for Maine Maritime, but we love our Mariners. Respect the Anchor!

With a win today, Zack's team would have gone on to play in the State championship, but it wasn't to be this year. Although the outcome wasn't what we wanted today, Zack's team was a force to be reckoned with this entire season. Fear the Red Storm!

Congratulations to both of my nephews for being captains on their respective teams this football season. Josh and Zack, you are great young men on and off the field! 💗💗

Dad 435: Preparing for Winter

(Winter? What means this word "winter"? Enjoy Dad's post! ~ Tracy)

 

Derf Here! Another great late-summer, early-fall day enjoyed in the Northeast today. Temperature reached close to 60° today. A truly remarkable day.

 

Got the trailer loaded up for the winter. Only have to cover the trailer wheels to avoid the winter weather. Cover the trailer hitch up in front of trailer. Then we are ready for the winter.

 

Not much else going on. Baseball is over! Red Sox are champs. Don't watch football anymore. Probably never will again.

 

Spouse is getting to go to her last check up by her surgeon next week. Shoulder really looks great. I think the surgeon and his nurse will be very happy with their work. They did a good job.

 

Enough for today, soooo....

 

Until next time!

 

Toodle Pip!

 

Derf!

Red Pants Tuesday

I got my sticker shortly before 9:30am, but I threw it in my purse and just found it. Usually I wear it all day at work. Oh, well.

But I did wear my red pants today, so that’s something!

Brrrr, Already

I think I am in denial that it is already November.

Today the gals at work were talking about the possibility of snow next week... only an inch or so, they said... an inch too much, in my opinion.

Another reminder that colder weather is upon us: We got an oil delivery here at home today. I am grateful we are able to heat our house, but I'd rather not have to.

Our heated mattress pad isn't working great any more, so Lew ordered a new one today. Hurry up and get here, I say.

Good night. Sleep tight. Keep warm!

Yesterday

Yesterday (Friday, November 2) was a big day:

Matt turned 40 years old! Lew and I went to a birthday bash earlier today to help celebrate. Happy Birthday (plus one day), Matt!

Zack's football team had its first playoff game last night. The Red Storm handily beat Bonny Eagle. Congratulations to Zack and his teammates! Next week they play Thornton Academy for a chance to go to the State Championship game. Let's go, Storm!

As for today.... Did you remember to turn your clocks back an hour?  😀

Happy Day After Halloween!