Tuesday Thoughts About...

Airports!

I'm about at the end of my rope with airports and airplanes. I just told Butch that recently--"I'm about done with airports and airplanes." 

Let's start with those airports.

I can't even say that I've had any issues on my recent trips. That doesn't make me feel better. It's just a matter of time. It's the airports themselves. I'm sick of the overcrowded-ness of them. There are lines everywhere. I don't like crowds. The older I get, the worse that gets. I just do not like crowds. Heck, I don't even like to see one person when I'm out walking in my neighborhood. I want to be totally alone!

I'm sick of how people dress. Since when is it okay to wear your pajamas at the airport and on planes? I understand little kids, but adults? Many dress so slovenly--it makes me sick. I get--wanting to be comfortable, but I think people have taken that to extremes. And what's up with all those slippers? Yuck! I cannot imagine wearing my slippers in the airport. I've shared how dirty my suitcase wheels are. Why would anyone want to wear slippers and then wear them at home? That's just wrong. 

Oh, and don't get me started on the dogs! I'm still not over the "pile" I dodged at the Charlotte airport!

So now--about the actual planes themselves. I'm sick of everything about them. They are cold--freezing. They are over-crowded--most of the time. The seats are not comfortable. Okay, I'll admit, that could be just me. My feet don't rest comfortably on the floor--which means I have to keep adjusting my legs to keep them from falling asleep. It's really annoying. The snacks are crappy. It's just never a good experience.

Okay, I'm done venting. I'm just dreading the fact that I have 3 trips in the next 5 weeks. I am not looking forward to the whole airport situation. At. All. And I'm already dreading all of them. 

Me on Monday

You probably have heard me say how I don't baby anything. I've specifically said that regarding shoes. I've always washed them in the washing machine.  Well, I have these blue and whit striped, pointy toed shoes that I just love. I've had them for about 3 years now. I wore them a couple weeks ago and walked in something that made them dirty on the sides. I wasn't very happy about that. I considered them ruined. So, I figured I had nothing to lose by washing them. 

You can't really see the dirt in this picture, but I had already sprayed them and put them in the washer. I added a Tide pod and ran it on a normal wash. I had no idea if they would fall apart. They were some sort of material. 

Well, look at them now!

They came out perfect! They didn't fall apart--which I thought might happen. Maybe a little wrinkly on top, but once I put my feet in them, the wrinkles were stretched out. Looks like I'll get a few more years out of them! Yay!!

Something for Sunday

1. I love that Morgan sends me pictures of her holiday decorating.

Her porch looks so good! 

She also sent me a couple photos of her dining room.

Doesn't her table look great? Notice the cat on the right? Well, that's a needlepoint piece I made a few years ago. She gave me a "shout-out" on Facebook saying that it was one of her most prized possessions! That makes me happy!

2. Speaking of Morgan, she sent me this:

She's starting a bookclub!! This girl is a real "go-getter"! She's exactly like me in so many ways (maybe not all good)!! Anyway, I told her that I would love to join--long distance. I'm excited to see what 20-somethings are reading. I'll read the books and send her my remarks! My book club has just two generations--Steph is the only one representing the younger one. Morgan's bookclub will have skipped a generation and have the perspective of a really old lady! I can't wait!

3. Mindy has starting doing some substitute teaching. 

This was her first day of school! I love her lunchbox!

She decided to wear flats not knowing how much standing she would have to do. There was an exciting incident which reminded her of "A Christmas Story." A boy (not in the class she was subbing for) got his leg stuck in the playground equipment and the fire department had to come. She said it took about an hour for 4 firemen to get him out. Needless to say, she enjoyed her first day!

4. Last Sunday, the girls and I, along with longtime family friend, Amanda (Connie's daughter) went to The City Winery for brunch and a show.

It was billed as "Mama Mia." So, I thought we were seeing that show. Instead, we saw the "Neon Queens"--a couple of gals singing ABBA songs. It wasn't very good, but we made the best of it and had a great time.

5. Justin got a new t-shirt--Amy Winehouse. Mindy sent me pictures of the label. Now this poses a question: Who needs to read the care label of a t-shirt?

Maybe it was an expensive t-shirt. Anyway, he turned it over and found this:

That is so hilarious!! It's obvious that this t-shirt was made in England!

I hope you are having a Sunday fun day! I am! 

Scrapbook Saturday

Today, I'm sharing Jeanne's layouts from our scrapbook retreat last weekend. 

I offered to do a couple of Jeanne's layouts since I didn't bring enough. I did the one above and the one below. I am obsessed with the Cricut now.

Ten Things Thursday

More beautiful autumn pictures!

What's What Wednesday

Apparently, I use this term a lot (along with the word apparently!). So, I'm going to pair it with Wednesday for another type of post.

This week, it's a final recap of some of my plants.

This one shows the planter on the wall. It's a wandering jew which was practically dead. I cut it back, but still, it was crispy brown. By the end of the season, it looks like this:

Just goes to show what fresh air, fertilizer and water every day will do. Same goes for these:

From this to:

this! How beautiful! There was no room left on the table for the citronella candle.

This one is on the other side of the front porch.

Pretty bad right? 

Here it is now. I sprayed everything for bugs and brought them inside. I also brought things in that I don't necessarily think will over winter indoors. Especially since our sunroom--although heated--is freezing. Three walls of windows can't keep out the cold!

And lastly, these volunteer impatiens--living only on the moss right on top of the concrete!

We kept them well-watered and they developed in to this! I just love it!

For the first time in years, we really love how our patio looked this year. 

Next year, we're going to add even more. After all, we have a pretty big patio.

It's been a satisfying year for flowers! I can't wait until spring when we have 200 tulips come up. Well, they have to be planted first! 

Travel Tuesday

Last Wednesday, we left for our fall scrapbook retreat at Kentucky Lake. Jeanne and Janet come from St. Louis while my friends and I come from Nashville and meet them there. This time it was Nancy and Pam. 

This is the least amount of stuff that I've ever brought:

Just two bags.

The one on the left was my pre-planned layouts. I only brought 11 this time because I had planned to work with everyone on the "new" Cricut. By the end of the weekend, they were all proficient with it. We all have this exact same Cricut except Jeanne, who plans to ask for it for Christmas.

The bag on the right contains all of my tools.

These two pictures, show all the "stuff"--including a power strip, extension cords, and light. There's the cutting system, paper cutters, extra cardstock, washi tape, spray paints, templates, and my basic tool kit. In addition, I bring 2 big tables, a cooler, and a tote with food plus my clothes and electronic devices. 

Pam surprised us with these cute boxes she made on her Cricut at home.

Inside were little zip locks full of a Halloween mix of peanuts and candy corn.

We stay up late and have good food. We take turns making happy hour drinks. And usually, we watch some good shows while we're scrapbooking. Not this time. We couldn't get the streaming services to work. It doesn't deter us--there's always good conversations going on.

On Saturday night, we have our AYM meeting so that Janet and Jeanne can be part of it. Usually, we also take this opportunity for "show and tell." I forgot this time. I've asked the girls to send me pictures of what the did. I'll share those on Saturday.

Janet introduced me to this Pumpkin Spice Rum Chata. It was really good. Janet insisted that I bring it home. I gave it to Stephanie who is obsessed with pumpkin-flavored things.

It is always a fun weekend and very relaxing. We've already booked our February trip and fall trip in October. Can't wait!

I'll share the layouts on Saturday.