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LAST WEEK RECAPPED
MONDAY was spent cleaning up from all the BBQ makings and doing the first layer of drywall patch work on the ceilings around the fans we replaced last week. I moved a couple dressers around giving hubby and I both better drawer space. Monday night was trivia night and we had a great time as always 🙂
TUESDAY was spent doing the second layer of drywall patch work and cleaning out the garage for another load to the thrift store after Taco Tuesday of course 🙂
WEDNESDAYÂ was finally a bit slower for me! I actually sat and read for a few hours and did absolutely nothing for a change. Then reality set in and I had some gardening and pruning to do before I headed over to help an elderly friend. I was able to take another load to St. Vinny’s also.
THURSDAY we had several VA appointments and did the Eagle’s and Offyce shopping while we were in town. When I got home I was able to finally try my new Nordicware smoker and made a smoked brisket. I’m in love with smoking meat now! I can’t wait to try new recipes and techniques.
FRIDAY we had planned to go to a coastal town and do their citywide garage sales, but I just wasn’t up for it so I got some paperwork done and some chores around the house. We met with a guy about clearing the back hill that meets the rural highway before fire season which is quickly approaching and we’re being VERY cautious about it with the early drought from the dryer than normal winter season.
SATURDAY one of my besties had a wooden laser cut butterfly wreath painting class as a fundraiser for the Eagles Auxiliary so I helped out.
In the evening we went to see THE MODERN GENTLEMEN at a historical downtown theater, the ROSEBUD. We had such a GREAT time!! They were quite good and have worked with some wonderful BIG name celebrities.
SUNDAY was a day of relaxation (HA HA) I actually got 4 loads of laundry done, food prepped for 3 meals this week, made a pineapple angel food snack cake and did some reading 🙂 I LOVE holiday weekends!
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
THE WEATHER OUTSIDE
We’re taking a down turn this week with a 20 degree temperature dip for temperatures back into the 50’s (good thing I haven’t put away the flannels yet) AND some rain. Colton is supposed to be here at 9AM to clear the firebreak on the back hill so I’m glad the rain is supposed to hold off until tonight and they are supposed to be here tomorrow to start the new roof so I’m hoping all the rain happens over night. We’ll see what happens.
TO DO, APPOINTMENTS, DVR/TV & PROJECTS
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THIS WEEK’S TO DO LIST, PROJECTS, TRAVEL, APPOINTMENTS, MENUS & DVR/TV
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READING TIME
I’ve finished Kerry Lonsdale’s book 1 and 2 of EVERYTHING WE KEEP and EVERYTHING WE LEFT BEHIND and have just started the last book #3, EVERYTHING WE GIVE in the series.
FUNNIES
MENU PLANS
BREAKFAST is always a work in progress for me – it will generally be hot water and a fruit yogurt 😀
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5/25 MONDAY
no trivia tonight due to the holiday
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 5/26 TUESDAY
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 5/27 WEDNESDAY
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5/28 THURSDAY |
5/29 FRIDAY
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5/30 SATURDAY
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5/31 SUNDAY
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DINNER
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BROWN SUGAR CORNED BEEF with POTATOES & CARROTS clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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MEATBALL ENCHILADAS
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CORN/YOYO clean out refrigerator night or you’re on your own
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CARNE ASADA MEATBALLS & YELLOW RICE
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DUTCH CHICKEN POT PIE
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MEATBALL PARMIGIANA & BAKED TOMATO ORZO
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BAKED PORK CHOPS & NUTTY BROCCOLI GRATINS
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DESSERT
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FAVORITE PHOTOS FROM THE CAMERA
My garden is starting to grow like gang busters. I even have pea pods already, way too soon, but cool! I hope the weather holds so I don’t lose the crop.
And this old hotel is just plain creepy! There are also some serious diehards that are trying to “salvage” it, but the ceiling has already mostly deteriorated into the 2nd story which has crashed into the 1st floor which is now crashing into the basement in oh so many places. Plus there are these seriously creepy dolls in one of the room.
INSPIRATIONS
LIFE TIP
HOMEMAKING / COOKING TIP
COOKING THURSDAY RECIPES COMING UP THIS WEEK
- SOUTHWEST CHICKEN SKILLET
- COUNTRY SWISS STEAK
- LEMON ROAST CHICKEN
COOKING THURSDAY RECIPE LINKS FROM LAST WEEK
- BBQ MAC & CHEESE
- PINEAPPLE CHERRY BREAD PUDDING
- CAJUN COLA GLAZED PORK LOIN ROAST
- SLOW COOKED BROWN SUGARED CORNED BEEF
My friend, you are one busy lady. VA appointments is something we’ve been doing a lot of too, some go well, others well, if you know you know hahahah
Love all the pictures, love the food as always and I got a good chuckle out of the dark humor picture LOL
Yeah I’ll skip the old hotel, though I do love old buildings, just wouldn’t stay in it.
Have a wonderful blessed week my friend ♥
Sounds like you’ve been busy busy! That old hotel is really creepy! Not sure I’d ever want to stay there if they refurbished it! Enjoy your week 🙂
Great reminder about Memorial Day. So many gave so much for us and that should come before thinking about what cheese we want on our burger.
Hello my beautiful Tamy!
You sure are a mover and doer Lady. I love how you say it was a nice restful holiday (as you still did a bunch of laundry etc). Moss is never gonna grow on you.
I’m so jealous of your garden and peas! I haven’t even been able to go to the greenhouse yet and get started – but hopefully this weekend.
That old hotel is super creepy. Yikes! I hope they just let it go.
Blessings on your week
xoxo
Moss? no moss here 🙂 I hope your weather holds and you can get your garden going! I hope you’re having a GREAT week!
Hi! Guess who started another blog *hides face* its okay, wasn’t your blog once called “three sides of crazy”? so maybe you can understand this may be one of mine lol!!! But I digress!
Goodness your gifs always make me laugh, especially the one with Uncle Fester lol!!! That’s hilarious! Breakfast for me is always a shake, its lunch that is my work in progress. I struggle with what to have for lunch, and then I get really hungry and eat the wrong things. *sigh* any lunch suggestions?
That hotel is seriously creepy. The dolls? What in the world??
I hope you have a relaxing week! It’s super dry here too so our rain is very welcomed! It was so nice catching up here today!!! I hope you have an amazing week!
HA HA I do get it! My BLOG journey began with 3 Sides of Crazy and migrated to OUR Krazy Kitchen, a food blog I hosted with a friend and guest posters to ALWAYS Eat on the Good China and Savory Kitchen Table which is still like my recipe box to where I am now CHASING MY LIFE 🙂 So, yes I get it 🙂
Lunch can sometimes be a struggle for me too. Having to give up bread makes that meal particularly difficult and boring at times. I like to do deli meats and sliced cheeses rolled together with grapes or grape tomatoes on the side. Maybe that helps?
Have a GREAT week too!!! 🙂
You always have the coolest pictures! I see you’ve been quite busy, glad you had a day to relax in there. Enjoy your memorial day and Have a great week
Good morning dear Lucie. It dd turn into a busy week, but I’m relaxing with my coffee this morning! 🙂