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.

Happy Homemaker Monday 7-21-25

Time has been flying by...I'm staying afloat with most things except blogging! Though I feel that I truly am productive and not wasting way the day, and I'm not spending too much time perusing social medias, it just seems there's not enough hours in the day to ''sit down'' and blog. I really need to get a plan worked out for it, there's multiple areas of ME that I would like to share & document...And I don't want to do a Loooong post. To me they seem monotonous, and I get bored.. then skip it. O.h well that just me. Let try and get todays link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday

** The Weather **

more HIGH temps along with High Humidity...UGH!!

** As I look outside my window **

Somewhat Overcast - rain will make it even more humid today..UGH!! 

 ** Right now I am **

Desperately working on this post...

** OOTD **

In jean shorts and tank top

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

Tired but Accomplished

 

** What I'm reading **

Started recording My race events in 2026...

** TV Shows this week **

Nothing new on regular channel programing [thank goodness], 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 **

 Freezer food - grabbing what ever is on top, hope for the best!

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

July Challenge 26/31 so far 19/31

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

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Credit Card = On Track to pay off + added scheduled pymts via bank. 

** Goal/To Do List **

Banking,

Bill Pay,

Budgeting,

** Around The House **

Basics if I'm lucky ! the Mr has been swamped with his job and

working the hospital Luminosity fundraiser..

 

** Project this Week **

Laundry,

Change bed sheets,

Sort books for donation,

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

I'm making vaca plans to help out Gal Pal Judy with getting her dogs to Arizonia next year..

driving will take about 3 days then I may stay a week there with her.

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

Did my Radio segment this morning,

Went for a MUCH needed chiropractor adjustment,

Walmart Camera P/U [another much needed blog post],

Mahjongg,

Church Usher meet & Greet,

Date Night another Much Needed event!

Kiwanis mtg,

Civic Engagement mtg [last one finally],

Working Thursday afternoon & opening Friday morning,

Working 2 race events,

and of course there's Lot's of walk/run training to get done..I would really like to get 10/12 miles this week, 

** From the camera **

I'm so PROUD of my Mr...he went out of his comfort zone and joined the Men's choir at church..

L-R Curtis, my Mr, & Tommy

** Reflection(s) **

Be a Beacon

& a Blessing.

Happy Homemaker Monday 7-14-25 [ evening edition ]

I have several ''posts'' queued to finish whenever I make the time to do them [sigh] quite the story with my blogging lately...BUT here it is the 3rd Monday of July and can you believe the month is almost over...[sigh I may never get caught up] linking up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday.

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** The Weather **

I'm hoping the rain holds off Friday evening...

** As I look outside my window **

It's ZeroDark:Thirty P.M.

 ** Right now I am **

Desperately trying to finish this post

** OOTD **

It's actually late evening and I'm in PJ's

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

Feeling Great though overwhelmed after the camera debacle...

 

** What I'm reading **

And Yes, that's a new 5-year calendar...

''can we say there's LOT'S of plans getting scheduled''

** TV Shows this week **

Several shoot'em up Cop DVR'd movies along with the Criminal Minds programs. 

** Menu Plan **

 Making a pot of Manwich to eat on in various ways this week 

 Made a Crockpot full of Chicken Salad as something cool to enjoy 

 Baked Potato

 Protein Bowls

 Frozen Pkg Meal

 Cheeseburgers

 Mr has Board meeting tmrw and will eat there.

 Leftovers

 Leftovers

 Leftovers

** No unNecessarySpend Challenge Update **

July Challenge 26/31 so far 13/31

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

⮟I should have shared 2 Monday's ago ⮟

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 2000$/40$/1960$

Pet Care Fund 500$/240$/260$

Pantry Freezer Restock 1000$/200$/800$

**Trips &/or Race'cations 2000$/20$/1980$ **

Indoor Outdoor Projects 1000$/10$/900$

Car Maintenance 350$/20$/330$

 Phone Upgrade 800$/450$/350$

Club Dues/Sponsorships 900$/100$/800$

2025 Christmas 1200$/509$/691$

                         Balance To Go w/o Trips: 5191$

Balance to Go With Trips: 8071$ 

***

Credit Card = On Track to pay off + added scheduled pymts via bank. 

** Goal/To Do List **

Banking,

Update Race schedule,

Up training milage,

** Around The House **

In decent shape all things considered,

continue with basics every morning.

 

** Project this Week **

Start pricing for new camera,

Refresh floors (?) working around rain.

** Today's Motivation **

** Something fun to share **

Guess what I did...!

**  Calendar/Schedule this week **

Mahjongg - there's still only 3 of us,

Chamber Ribbon cutting for EMRMC Behavorial unit,

DBCDC [Chamber extension] meeting,

Danville Chamber meeting,

  Kiwanis,

Volunteer Gift shop,

Survive the Night [Friday] Marathon Relay

** From the camera **

Horse Patrol at Breyerfest 

** Reflection(s) **

Holy, Holy, Holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of your Glory!

 

Sunday re-Set + Sunday Sermon

Gone 46 years, and it seems like yesterday...

Happy Heavenly 98th Birthday Dad.....the woman I've become is because of you. My tenacity & accomplishments are many because of your Love, Patience, Teachings, Life Lessons, my Work Ethic, my Green Thumb. And as you're continuing to watch over me still today, know that You're in my Heart & Soul everyday. 

#daddysgirl #cantnevercoulddonothing

Got out early for 2+miles #streakingwiththeCOOLKIDS 

Bed stripped ready for clean fresh sheets,

Sweeping for a couple times a day is getting old, the PurrKids seem to be molting !

Laundry going...

Shirts & Skirts matched up ready for action!

Just a bit of office maintenance...

Time for a quick shower and Hubby's yummy oatmeal for breakfast, All before Chuch this Morning   ***

Psalm 91:1-16 describes the security and protection available to those who trust in God, emphasizing His role as a refuge and fortress. It highlights God's deliverance from various dangers, including snares, pestilence, and terror, and promises His angels' protection. The passage also emphasizes the importance of dwelling in God's presence and the blessings that follow, such as long life and salvation.

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Lunch of Chicken and tomato sandwich with thoughts of getting some outdoor work done...

working outside ended up being a big fat Nope! Not with these temps...there's always tomorrow. 

Instead took Ethel to car wash...

Worked more in the basement, 

Floor sweeping,

A little organizing JinX approved!

Tonight's dinner = Leftover Pork Loin, Simple Spinach Salad, Corn cut from the cob. Coffee pots ready for morning, workout clothes ready, time to relax and enjoy time with the Mr.

What a Great Day!