Hurry Up And Wait

 I came home early this morning from my BSF group meeting because the heating and air conditioning man was coming today for the annual winter furnace check.  They said they'd be here after 12:30.  As I typ this it is 4:00 and still no phone call or appearance by the guy.  As sure as I would get supper going shortly he would show up.  I hope the Old Man can hold off his hunger for another hour or so in hopes they will be here.

It's almost a waste - they come every fall and spring to check. But needless to say, we have had the furnace going for over a month now, and the same with the spring with the air conditioning.  I'm just glad this is included in our maintenance plan, so I won't have to write a big check today. 

Guess I'll go back to my recliner and wait for him to show up.  

P.S.  I'm frustrated about this, but at the same time I am thankful that we have a fairly new furnace that is working well right now while others have furnaces that aren't.   Nuff said. 

Cyber Monday Review

 I did some shopping yesterday on Cyber Monday, but it was for something that I needed - a wall charger for my Fit Bit.  I got a good deal on it, and it will be delivered tomorrow.  Can't ask for much more than that.  

Cold Kentucky Rain

 I was quoting the Elvis song, Kentucky Rain.  For the past two hours we have been having a cold Kentucky rain.  I know this because I made a few trips out to the big garbage can in preparation for garbage day tomorrow.  As I type this, the Old Man is wrapped up in his Snuggie watching football and reading.  As soon as I post this, I think I will get my Snuggie on and get in my chair and read and watch football, too.   Supper is fairly easy tonight - leftovers from our Thanksgiving dinner.  So I just have to time it all right with heating up things on the stove, in the oven and microwave.  The Old Man wasn't thrilled with this menu choice, but I reminded him that we paid for the big meal and didn't want to waste it.  Nuff said.  

Black Friday Review

 Yes, I was one of the millions out shopping yesterday on Black Friday.  But it was for things that we needed.  I went to Tractor Supply to get Marge a bag of feed, and got two nice shirts for me and The Old Man which were half off, along with a Christmas ornament (Santa riding a chicken), which was also on sale.  Then I went across the road to Harbor Freight and stocked up on AA and AAA batteries, which were also half off.  I also ended up getting something for my Favorite Cousin and her husband for Christmas, which was also half off.  And other than ordering a couple of presents on Amazon yesterday, that was the extent of my Black Friday shopping.  

Luckily, those two stores were no more crowded than on any other day.  But there was one frustrating thing I had to deal with - there was only one cashier working at both stores.  You'd think they would have had at least two check-out lanes open, given it being Black Friday.  But other than that, my Black Friday shopping was uneventful.  

Thanksgiving Review

 The Old Man and I had a great Thanksgiving.  We watched the traditional Macy's parade and the dog show, and watched football.  Our dinner courtesy of Cracker Barrel was great. We were too full for pumpkin pie, but we will have a slice with some egg nog this afternoon.

Getting back to the football games yesterday, the highlight was the halftime performance by Dolly Parton at the Dallas Cowboys game.  All I can say is it was awesome.  I wish they would have had her perform at the Super Bowl halftime.  

Thanksgiving Eve

 It's Thanksgiving Eve, and I'm positive women (and some men) everywhere are working on their Thanksgiving Dinner this afternoon.  

When I was a kid, Thanksgiving Eve dinner was almost as good as Thanksgiving Dinner.  Grandma would be too busy getting things ready for Thanksgiving Dinner, and on Thanksgiving Eve, my mom and dad would stop on their way home from work at Eddie's Seafood House and bring home their awesome fish and fries for us for Wednesday night supper.   Back then, we didn't get fast food every other day like a lot of us do today - a trip to Eddie's or even McDonald's was few and far between.  So it was a special occasion.

Once again, Cracker Barrel is fixing our Thanksgiving dinner tomorrow, so I have no excuse not to cook tonight.  But it's still early - give me an hour or two to come up with an excuse.  

Update On The Old Man

The Old Man had his annual check-up today with his cardiologist.  We were thrilled when the doctor said to keep on doing what he's been doing and he would see him in a year!

I am so thankful that he has such competent, wise and caring doctors.