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Happy Homemaker Monday 10-14-24

 

Quick link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

I'm really going to enjoy these temps...

** As I look outside my window **

It's early yet and trying to get things together...

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post, drinking coffee 

** OOTD **

Changed from PJ's to walk/run gear...

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

If I had time, I'd feel overwhelmed, LOL! But really, I'm feeling pretty good this morning.

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

 Gave up on Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit  ** I just couldn't get into it, will look for something else from the bookshelf.

** TV Shows this week **

We have the new 'Tracker' show coming on this week and will watch a few Elementary we have DVR'd, of course I still watch my guilty pleasure Bravo anything RHO & TLC Sister Wives...[don't judge]

** Menu Plan **

 Same as last week, whatever is on top from freezer/pantry 

unless the Mr wants something special

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

October Challenge Goal--> 23/31 days as of today 13/31

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** Goal/To Do List **

For now I'm only going to focus on today,

1st--Meal prep meatloaf for dinner tonight and add leftovers to freezer,

2nd--Get my walk in

** Around The House **

Daily basic routine, make bed, sweep, kitchen, bathroom

** Project this Week **

Clean up around firepit, City won't let anyone burn anymore so Trash Can it is.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I've been asked back as the Finish line photographer for the Rugged Red Half Marathon in 2025!!

My claims adjuster called asking permission for my Ethel [aka my Car] to start getting repaired...WooHoo! Though it's going to be a long process getting her fixed at least it starts this week, unlike my friend's car. Hers is still sitting in the back lot at a dealership...Oops! 

** Looking forward to this week **

As always on Monday's Mahjongg with the Gal Pal's

I've been building my 'team' for various projects/repairs and thanks to Gal Pal 'Mac'

we now have a handyman service.

They came and repaired outside gutter and trimmed 2 trees.

** From the camera **

Yesterday's office - Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

** Reflection(s) **

When we daily choose to surrender ourselves to God,

he comes into our heart and begins to clear away the debris.

Simple Sunday

 

And it's the Last Sunday in September....October will be here Tuesday!!

FBC choir this morning...

My friend Gary was a highlight singer this morning...

This morning's race has been postponed which gave me the chance to go to church this morning. FBC has a 'dress' down if there are 5 Sundays during the month...

Slow but Steady...

I beat the rain for another mile for Streaking with the COOLKIDS...

I have a 4 miler tomorrow evening for Norton Sports Health Spooktacular !

the LAST September Happy Homemaker Monday 9-30-24

LONG POST AHEAD GRAB A BEVERAGE!

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Can you believe this is the LAST September Happy Homemaker Monday!! Where has it gone??

Oh, I know...Busy, Busy, BUSY doing All..The..Things!

I did try and get the blog updated this week, but as always lately things happen.

A very quick [last] week review: 

A trip to the ''Gorge'' for some underground cavern kayaking, [a 100 yr old flooded mine].

Back row L-R my 'Bestie' Gal Pal Judy [aka Mac], and myself

Front row L-R Monica visiting from Wisconsin and Gal Pal Linda.

We were underground for hour+ or so just taking in the whole structure with all the ''legs'' extending in every direction. 

*****

Once we were back at Mac' house Linda & I were getting ready to leave when neither of our vehicles would start...

Apparently while we were underground kayaking, and an hour+ away there was a Heck of a Storm and Mac' tree was struck by lightning ! The strike extended out sideways in both directions and took out our electrical systems. IF you're thinking OMG. You Are Correct!

As of this post my 'Ethel' is at the Ford Dealer and I have a claims adjuster who will follow up with everything that needs to get checked over and diagnosed. Am I upset?? No. I'm grateful I wasn't sitting in the car. All I know is the Mr said to start looking, apparently even if she can be fixed, I'll be getting a new vehicle...[Ugh] I really liked my Ethel...and I really dislike car shopping.

*****

On a brighter Note from this past week our PunkN has finally, and I mean FINALLY turned for the better with all the allergy stuff since July...here's what I posted on social media🠋

We have been worried about him for a long time...and though he still looks a bit rough around his neck area, we know with time his hair will come back.

*****

In other craziness last week, Hurricane Helene storm/rain made its way through our town last Friday. My poor daughter called me from work asking if I could drop everything and go check her house out. The G'Kid was there scared to death because the neighbors tree fell and hit the house!

See all that wire mixed in with the limbs??

Yep! Ripped the electrical lines from and off the house!! The utility company finally got the power restored yesterday...

So, My friends hopefully you've had a better last week than we've had! 

Let's get linked up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday!

** The Weather **

At least we're dry this week...

** As I look outside my window **

Barely daybreak,

 & cloudy, I can tell time change will be here soon.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post waiting to go on 'Air' for my radio segment.

A Runners Mom and More talking all things running/fitness/nutrition.

** OOTD **

Cobbler apron & knit shorts for now, bathing suit attire soon for water aerobics, then home to shower and not sure what I'll put on.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

A little sluggish this morning, I read to long & didn't sleep well. 

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** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit ** Pleasure read

** TV Shows this week **

We have managed to watch all of last season's prime time DVR'd shows. The Mr wanted the reruns for Elementary recorded [sigh] so there's several of them waiting. The new primetime season starts soon, good thing we have plenty of storage on the DVR.

** Menu Plan **

 I've made a dent in the freezers but will still continue to cook whatever is in there &/or in the pantry,

unless of course the Mr has a special request.

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

September Challenge Goal--> 23/30 days as of today 21/30

Oops! Missed it by 2 days.

** Goal/To Do List **

Where do I start??  LOL, 

Radio show of course this morning,

Water Aerobics,

Clean up around backyard fire pit,

Mow & trim - possibly for the last time this season??

** Around The House **

Daily basic as always, Sweep, Make bed, Kitchen, Bathroom

 

** Project this Week **

Blow leaves from porch,

Setup outdoor TV,

Clean/dust cobwebs & dust bunnies,

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I've been invited to participate in Congressman Coomers Commercial this afternoon, WooHoo!

Not necessarily something fun but we're getting every inch of 'old' water lines replaced tomorrow with Flex Piping. It's a project I've been wanting done in forever! And the Mr is finally on board with the whole 'we're not 60-65 yr olds anymore. I for one don't want to mess with it even though I know how. AND, I don't want to burden the kids later in life with repair issues for us....so IF the water freezes at whatever point, we'll see where, add a heat source to thaw and POOF !

** Looking forward to this week **

Getting my 4-miler done tonight for Norton Sports Health Spooktacular.

Only goal is to finish upright 🤣, which I'm confident I will but still🤞

** From the camera **

I know CrAzY Cat Lady! But wanted to share this pic in particular since I rarely get a picture of the black feral Queen. And if you notice she has her eye open...with the temps changing she has become a bit more clingy. And once she sees me sitting with a blanket over my legs this fall & winter she'll be right by my side, never before the blanket! She lets you know if you're allowed to pet her, plays well by herself but will sorta play with Goober [brown tabby in frt] and he's the only other PurrKid she'll sleep next to. 

** Reflection(s) **

It's not about us or our desires, It's about putting our focus on you, Lord & Savior.

One other Reflection...

October is tomorrow!

 

 

 

Happy Homemaker Monday 9-16-24

 

I really had ''Good Intentions'' to blog post everyday day last week...But alas as you know that didn't happen. But here's what went on in my world...

⇶ First let me say I did the Best I could

⇶ Daily Household Routine [barely]

⇶ Laundry consisted of getting all my fall/winter blankets done

⇶ Managed to go to 1 Water Aerobics class [need to do more of these BTW] 

⇶ Still playing Pet Dr treating 2 PurrBoys 

⇶ I have kept my streak going for a mile a day

⇶ Tea & Treasure meeting

⇶ Wound Care Dr appointment for the Mr

⇶ Mr had his Rehab evaluation

⇶ SIL came for a visit

⇶ ER visit -Yes another one- for the Mr

⇶ G'Kid took me to lunch...I asked to go to where she works

[because she gets a discount & was buying]

⇶ Worked 2 races as photographer

⇶ Trimmed Canna's, fluffed & Preened mulch

⇶ Inventory/clean/organized large freezer

So YES, I've been busy, and YES I have another busy week ahead...juggling, juggling, juggling!

On top of everything else, does anyone realize 

 will be here in 14 days...14!! [sigh]

In the meantime, let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday.

** The Weather **

It's noon, Current temp is 75° and sunny

** As I look outside my window **

There's so much that needs my attention for the fall/winter season.

 ** Right now I am **

Working on this post

** OOTD **

For now I'm dressed in a Caftan, I'll be changing into jean shorts & tank top soon.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

I'm feeling good though I struggled this morning doing my walk/run.

** What I'm reading **

Devotional ** Spiritual read

I'll Be There [but i'll be wearing sweatpants] by Amy Weatherly & Jess Jonston ** Self-Improvement read

Heels of Steel by Barbara Kavovit ** Pleasure read

** TV Shows this week **

We've managed to finish all of ''Tracker'' - the 3 different ''FBI's'' and I'm caught up with my guilty pleasure channel Bravo....and of all things the crazy Sister Wives on TLC has another season?? [sigh] yes, I watched it last night.

** Menu Plan **

Whatever happens to be on top in the freezer or if the Mr has a request

** No unNecessary Spend Challenge Update **

September Challenge Goal--> 23/30 days as of today 13/30

** Goal/To Do List **

Work on budget for the rest of 2024, then set up 2025

** Around The House **

 Daily routine & keep leaves blown off porch

** Project this Week **

Pull garden plants,

Hope to resume burning trimmings, 

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I've been streaking for 108 days !!

** Looking forward to this week **

Mahjongg with the Gal's today,

Volunteering for United Way Day of Caring tmrw,

Headed North this weekend for my Back your Badge race that I'm an Ambassador for. The Mr says he will be OK for the day and a half I'll be gone soooo...[Shhh, I someone checking in with him though]

** From the camera **

MY Baby [far left] and running buddies Lori & Shana all medaled 1st in their age groups. My Baby actually won 1st place ''Master'' division....I'm a proud Momma!!

THEN, [OMG] I realized I'm the Mom to a Master Division Runner...  

** Reflection(s) **

How fast do you live life?? 

How's your mood during all of this??

My pace lately has been VERY BUSY....and I'm okay with whatever gets done, will get done.

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K race re-cap

 

Lexington Equine Medical Hunter Pace & 5K was todays race photography adventure....Headed out this morning after a late outdoor movie night at friend's house.  Big screen under the stars, popcorn machine, hot cider what a great time! BUT, it made for a short night for sleeping when I needed to up at ZeroDark:Thirty [ugh😫] Brutal! But I got up and off I went. 

Kentucky Horse Park is like a small community within its self,

We have a few events here and I still have yet to see or be in all the different areas.

The fun-for-all event is an opportunity to ride or run over the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Horse Park, all to benefit a great cause – the Kentucky Horse Council! All funds raised from the event will be earmarked specifically to assist with KHC efforts in Eastern Kentucky. Runners will run a 5K trail course with the opportunity to navigate the same obstacles as the horses on the hunter pace course at 8 a.m.; at 11 a.m., the hunter pace will begin, with riders completing the course in one of three divisions – jumping, non-jumping and pleasure.

 

A variety of prizes are up for grabs for both riders and runners – including awards for best costume and best tailgate! Runners and riders will be able to purchase food from Toasties Gourmet and High Horizons Coffee Shop and Cafe food trucks; beverages from Maiden City Brewing Company and Country Boy Brewing will also be for sale.

The race supports the work and mission of the Kentucky Horse Council which is headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park. Proceeds will be specifically earmarked for KHC work in Eastern Kentucky.

The Kentucky Horse Council is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the protection and development of the Kentucky equine community through education and leadership. The KHC provides educational programs like large animal emergency rescue training and livestock investigation training; networking opportunities through the Dinner & Discussion series; personal liability insurance through individual and family memberships; and financial assistance programs for horse owners in need through the Save Our Horses (SOHO) fund. Learn more at www.kentuckyhorse.org

HUGE Thank You to Lexington Equine Medical Group - Our Presenting Sponsor

Established in 2018, Lexington Equine Medical Group (LEMG) is an ambulatory veterinary practice built on the experience and expertise of 13 full-time veterinarians, who have nearly 125 years of experience among them. LEMG practitioners and staff work collaboratively with horse owners and trainers to provide the highest level of veterinary care to diverse clientele.

The LEMG team specializes in internal medicine, reproduction and foal care, wellness and preventative care, sport horse medicine, sales services, and equine import and export. With full digital radiography and ultrasound capabilities, LEMG practitioners care for a variety of horses in the Bluegrass, including mares and foals, Thoroughbred and Standardbred racehorses, polo ponies, sport horses in a variety of disciplines, gaited horses, pleasure horses, retirees and more.

The Shirt swag was super cute!! Simple design making a BIG impact and soft!

All the runners received a finisher's ribbon, age group winners were given a much larger [diameter & length] but the top 3 male/female will get one of these via the mail,

Blinged out Belt Buckle!

Photos can be Viewed HERE

[I'm getting tired, so no favorite's this time]

Results are HERE

Lots of things to get done today and my energy is waning 🤣 so until HHM have and amazing rest of your day/evening.