Love That Dirty Water!

What a day yesterday was for New England sports fans.

First we had the Patriots coming back to win in the final seconds of the game.  After watching the winning touchdown pass, Lew and I both yelled in our excitement.  I can't remember what we yelled, but I know it was happy yelling.

Then there are those Red Sox!  I admit that I was asleep by the time Big Papi hit the grand slam in the 8th inning to tie the game.  (Lew and I both conked out when the score was still 1-0, so we weren't being "fair weather" fans; we really were just plain old tired.)  Although I missed seeing the game "live," I took advantage of modern-day technology:  Before I got out of bed this morning, I had already watched all of the highlights on my iPad.

Let's keep up the great work, fellas!

Now That's a Milestone

We bought our Honda CRV (new) just over ten years ago.

Today I took the following picture:

 

I'm surprised I noticed the odometer at exactly 55K. (Pretty cool, huh?)

And, no worries.... I was in a non-moving environment when I took this!

 

The Saturday Snooze

Lew and I got together with our breakfast buddies this morning.  It is pumpkin muffin season!  Yum!!

All I want to do for the rest of the day is read, watch some DVR'd shows, and tune into the baseball games.

But first I need to deal with my droopy eyelids.

A very happy nap to me!

Flee, Flea!

Jerry has had fleas for the past couple months.  I have put Frontline on him and he is due for another dose this weekend.

Kurt had fleas for about a month, but now seems okay except for an occasional flea when I comb him.

Why do the fleas enjoy Jerry more than they enjoy Kurt?  They probably find Jerry more plump and delicious!

Will the new kitty diet end up helping Jerry in the flea fight?  Or will Kurt just become his equal?  (Poor Kurt if that happens!)

And shouldn't the colder weather help get rid of these little buggers?

I am looking forward to a flea-less existence!

Who Wore It Better?

Tuesday night we were at a small group meeting at Pastor Dave's and Laura's home.  Eli became enamored with some "headwear" that one of the girls had.  He wore it for most of the evening.

But Glen was not to be outdone.

So... who wore it better?  LOL!

(Postscript:  The photo of Glen is courtesy of my sister Debbie.  She provided the photo with the full knowledge that it would appear here....  Thanks, Debbie!)

Dad 170: Need a Brake

(I just got home from doing some errands. I am happy to report that Dad completed his elliptical workout! Enjoy his post. ~ Tracy)

Derf Here! Enjoying another great fall day in the Northeast. Temp is supposed to reach into the 60s. Experts say it will be warmer the next couple of days.

Well, Josh's high school team won 42-21 last weekend and seems to be improving as the weeks go by. Only three games left before the playoffs. It would be nice to win a couple more. Will be tough this week! Zack's team continues to win and is now 6-0-1.

Sister Deb is back home in Florida and on her way had a good visit with sister Jean and family in Indy. Please keep Jean in your prayers. Thanks.

I'm still working on completing fall projects as I get ready for winter. I spent 90 minutes this morning attaching my three-minute plow on the pickup. Then, to my chagrin, I stepped on my brakes and the pedal went to the metal. Guess I blew a brake line. Drove truck to repair shop with no brakes. Made it with no problems. Got a ride home with Tracy and Spouse as they were at the gift shop handy to repair shop. Everything worked out well. All will be well until I must pay for brake repair. Ugh!

Stayed up late last night watching the Red Sox win their game to continue on to the American League Championship Series (ALCS). They will start the ALCS on Saturday and hopefully complete their run to the World Series. Go BOSOX!!

It's hard to believe but the time has come, once again, to have my egg and tuna lunch. Pepper is awaiting her tuna treat. Found out for sure Pepper was born on May 4, 1997. She is now 16 1/2 years old. She has been a loyal kitty. A true friend!

Must have lunch and then to the misery device. Sooo....

Until next time!

Toodle Pip!

Derf!

Selfies

I learned what a "Selfie" is a couple weeks ago:  A picture that you take of yourself.  More specifically, a picture you take of yourself by holding your digital camera or cell phone at arm's length.

So I guess the following two photos that I just took are not "true" Selfies.  Reason #1:  I took them with my laptop's webcam.  Reason #2:  The pictures are not just of me; Kurt the cat decided to cuddle a bit!

Sweet kitty.

Cat tail.

Based on the above photos, I don't think that I'll be taking many more Selfies.