Tuesday Tidbits

Man! I really felt sluggish this morning... Mentally tired more than anything, something foreign to me! No Bueno for sure...1.65 was all I had in me.

Mr had a Chiropractor appointment this morning so shower for me then we made a grocery'ish run at Aldi's. 

Mr hadn't been in a very long time so let him 'shop' for anything he wanted to try...

Ready for my Tea & Treasure meeting,,

Yes I was a little early, but everyone else a little bit late...

Dinner tonight [grilled chicken] & prep for tomorrow [sweet/sour chicken],  TV watching - saved -Bravo RHOOC-while Mr is at his Hospice meeting...

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Late yesterday this happened...[thank goodness]

** Below is what I  posted on social media  **

His final project today from my #todolist is complete... yes My todolist. The fake rock panels really have been on my last nerve! We've been tripping over one in the garage that had blown off the house a while back...with expected cool/cold temps yet to come they will make a big difference for porch sitting and outdoor cat protection. This along with clearing out & burning brush, cleaning outdoor fireplace area, & weed eating... I think he Loves me 😉!

White concrete outdoor paint to come. 

#teamCline

#marriedlife #husband

The Mr worked hard in this area...we're working towards cooler nights, kicking back doing NOTHING!!

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Super packed Wednesday so this is it for today.

Happy Homemaker Monday 8-4-25 + Happy Birthday Baylee

 First things first... though she doesn't want much to do with a few family members [me] I still acknowledged via text & social media a Happy 27th Birthday to g'Kid Baylee...

I pray she is doing OK and is safe. 

2nd'ly it seems I've only been 

Chasing Time...! Though I've met all my required appointments &/or commitment duties with committees & working races, I just haven't made - or - taken the time to keep the blog updated. Most nights I just want to catch up with my Mr. But now he has almost as much going on as I do so next rest of the year could possibly be a hit or miss situation...all I can say is Welcome to retired life! 

With that said I do has a Lot of ''drafted'' post ready for fill-ins and will try and get those done, but at this point no promises...for now linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday..

** The Weather **

Finally, lots of decent temps for higher mileage training...

** As I look outside my window **

It's late afternoon and the sun is Bright & Shining

 ** Right now I am **

Desperately working on this post. 

** OOTD **

Work shorts & Tank top

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

Last weekend we had storms roll through and lightning took out our TV-Cable & internet..that's the 2nd TV we've had to replace in the last month...Internet finally restored yesterday so spent the morning loading up 2000+ photos from races while we were at church...

But this morning I'm a bit frustrated with the Mr...we were supposed to have Phase 3 plumbing started today. I spent early morning moving and covering stuff in basement downstairs & upstairs. The plumbing tech's showed up and was confused...

the Mr called to confirm them and said we wanted to do washer hookup in corner of my office....well we do, BUT, that was to be in addition to replacing the rest of the galvanized pipes and replacing old water lines with the new ''flex'' lines. I'M thinking LONG TERM for this house and in the event I become widowed. I don't want any home maintenance issues, plus I wanted the house to have some retail value on down the road. [sigh] rescheduled for next week...  

 

** What I'm reading **

** TV Shows this week **

Same a always with our schedules recently... movies DVR'd for when??ever, 

we DVR Criminal Minds and watch an episode after dinner this is the Mr & my catchup with the day time.

** Menu Plan **

 Going day by Day with whatever is on top or in front of the freezer. 

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

August Challenge 23/31 so far 4/31

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

>> Due to the generosity of some amazing runners,

leftover camera fund$ was applied to Sinking Fund <<

Sinking Funds Categories for 2025 have changed some:

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 2000$/230$/1770$

Pet Care Fund 500$/415$/85$ *

* may need to increase since we are apparently

keeping the balance of the kittens...

     Pantry Freezer Restock 1000$/390$/610$

**Trips &/or Race'cations 2000$/210$/1790$ **

Indoor Outdoor Projects 1000$/95$/905$

Car Maintenance 350$/165$/185$

 Phone Upgrade 800$/800$/350$

Club Dues/Sponsorships 900$/100$/0$* 

*really need to look at current prices - may need to add more $

2025 Christmas 1200$/584$/616$

                         Balance To Go w/o Trips: 4851$

[may add 400$ to phone which will bring balance needed to 5251$

Balance to Go With Trips: 6641$ [or 7041$] 

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Credit Card = On Track scheduled pymts via bank. 

** Goal/To Do List **

E.V.E.R.Y.T.H.I.N.G!!

** Around The House **

 If I manage to get the basic's I'll be Happy!

** Project this Week **

Stay afloat with obligations while increasing training mileage.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I booked a Hotel for my HUGE goal Challenge next year...Pistol 20 miler Here I come!

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

All. The..THINGS...but a few more important things are the 3 [yes 3] race events I'll be doing... Saturday Morning in Paris Ky, Saturday evening in downtown Lexington Ky then early Sunday morning in Louisville Ky.

** From the camera **

** Reflection(s) **

Lord, You are the same yesterday, today, and forever.

As I keep redirecting my thoughts to you,

please show me the way forward - and give me your Peace.