Crappy Crappy Day

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Bill and I had a terrible time sleeping last night. Both were worried about our gand daughter and her mother. Got up early and eating is terrible.
Things are better for GD today and she received her financial aid for school today so she is in a better mood. Her homelife is terrible and nothing we can do.I can't say anything to her mom as she will take it out on her. She knows she can come her or call her GP to come get her at anytime. I am thru asking my daughter anything or commenting on what she is doing.She just lies to me anyway and I am tired of it.
I did have a treat today. It did not stop but had a small hummingbird fly by window. I took some pics of butterfly solar last night. Only blue turned out good. But it changes colors. Kinda like those boxed lights years ago that changed colors.
First is what it looks like in day time.






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SHIRLEYX 7/26/2012 9:27AM

Sorry to hear about the problems your daughter is causing your granddaughter. Hope everything works out for your GD and things improve for her once school begins. Today sounds like a good day for a nice long nap. Report Inappropriate Comment

TRACYZABELLE 7/26/2012 4:38AM

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DEE107 7/26/2012 12:14AM

LOVE YOUR BUTTERFLIES AND PRAYING Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRIT42013 7/25/2012 10:35PM

Hummingbird is a sign from god that he will take care of all of you! Please don't lose sight of the light! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 7/25/2012 9:02PM

that looks like my butterfly i picked up at Wal mart yesterday and i got a hummingbird too also got 2 bird lights that changes colour it has flowers on it too.will see if it works tonight maybe tomorrow if sun is out.they are pretty aeh! i got my hair cut short today with coady at work.got a shampp from there it,s called tea tree.have a great day tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

GLORIAB73 7/25/2012 8:44PM

photos! Report Inappropriate Comment

PATRICIAANN46 7/25/2012 7:56PM

Hi Eleni........ I remember my Mom telling me that once you have a child, no matter how old either of you are, you will ALWAYS worry about them. Then they have kids, and we get to worry about our grand-kids. It just NEVER ends!!!!! I am so tired of stress!!!!! Our youngest son has ADHD and was diagnosed at age 8. He is now 35 and his problems are still there........only on a bigger scale. My thoughts are definitely with you as I know how bad it can get. Just take care of yourself. I LOVE your butterfly. I will have to keep my eye out for one at the garden centers near us. I hope tomorrow is better for you. Patti Report Inappropriate Comment

DICHTAS2 7/25/2012 6:27PM

Tell Bill to find out where his friend got solar light. I want one!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

0309COOKIE 7/25/2012 5:46PM

Sorry you are having a hard time of things. That solar light is really cool! Report Inappropriate Comment

REACHING4HOME 7/25/2012 4:43PM

I LOVE THAT LITTLE THING! I WOULD LOVE TO WATCH IT CHANGE COLORS. I WONDER IF IT COULD JUST BE STUCK IN A PLANTER ON MY BALCONY? ERIN PS I TOO HAVE ONE DAUGHTER LIKE THAT. THE OTHER ONE IS WONDERFUL BUT MY OLDEST - SHEESH! Report Inappropriate Comment

JESPAH 7/25/2012 4:19PM

Today is already a better day. :) Report Inappropriate Comment

CINDYRINAL 7/25/2012 3:51PM

Just looking at your photos makes me feel good. It sounds like you are trying to get some emotional distance in a hard situation. I am sure you will have better days. Report Inappropriate Comment

MIZCATHI 7/25/2012 3:42PM

Did you have any idea when you decided to have kids that you would never stop being a mother and worrying? I didn't! LOL. We're wired that way. And it always seems to be better the next morning after a night of worry. Sorry! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 7/25/2012 3:36PM

I love those solar lights. And yours changes colors. Report Inappropriate Comment

Tuesday

Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Not much going up. I didn't get up til noon and am ready for a nap already. And I think I will because I can.
This is some kind of moth but it looks good in camera plus a busy bee

  

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SHIRLEYX 7/25/2012 8:30AM

Napping sounds good, but do you still sleep ok at night? Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 7/25/2012 12:36AM

thank you for the great pictures and love they green animal so cute lol Report Inappropriate Comment

PATRICIAANN46 7/24/2012 8:34PM

Hi Eleni......... I heard from our son today that Elizabeth broke both of the bones in her lower arm. One is a greenstick fracture and the other a complete break. The doctor thought surgery might be needed at first, but on further testing, that was not the case. Thank goodness!!!!! She has a cast that will be on for about a month. Good thing her swimming lessons were in June. The reason that my son and I were both so upset is that the older cousin who was riding along side Elizabeth has hurt her purposely in the past and we strongly suspect that this was NOT an accident. I hope that your nap was a good one. Later........ Patti Report Inappropriate Comment

OURELEE1 7/24/2012 7:27PM

Naps are good!!!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

0309COOKIE 7/24/2012 7:15PM

Hope you enjoyed your nap. Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRIT42013 7/24/2012 5:06PM

Thanks for a moment of beauty! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 7/24/2012 3:30PM

Have a good nap. I could use one. I have 2 people out sick. Report Inappropriate Comment

TORAMPAUL 7/24/2012 3:01PM

I can't wait for the days that I can sleep when I want, too. At the same time, my kids grow up fast enough as it is, so I'll take the sleeplessness now and try and enjoy their youth. Report Inappropriate Comment

PARKERB2 7/24/2012 2:46PM

Great pictures, thanks for sharing. Enjoy your nap. Report Inappropriate Comment

LKWQUILTER 7/24/2012 2:45PM

Beautiful pictures Eleni. Enjoy your nap. I am thinking of taking one too. lol Report Inappropriate Comment

New Visitor to Back Yard

Monday, July 23, 2012

I know it isn't morning but I liked this


As most of you know most of my pictures are taken right here in this chair thru a window. This time of day it is hard to get a clear picture plus it is overcast with dark clouds. It took me a second or two to realize what I was seeing. Almost fell out of chair grabbing camera.Then my batteries went out. He is all puffed up trying to dry off. But long red tail is what made me realize what I was looking at. A very young red tailed hawk. I have an adult one that shows up from time to time but first young one.Very cool.


I took him preening himself as long tail shows good





So that was my excitement for the day. Have spent most of day in bed. Just one of those days. I don't have to cook supper as Bill is bowling tonight and he will get something on his way there.

  

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ANNARUTH2 7/25/2012 8:20AM

Good pictures and Hugs back to you! Report Inappropriate Comment

CATLADY52 7/24/2012 4:48PM

Your pictures are really neat. All the red tailed hawks I have ever seen are not that close. I've heard them though, screeling as they fly through the trees. We have a young Blue Jay drinking out of a water dish we left out for the outdoor cats. I think it may be somewhat damaged because it was in the water dish this morning with it's feathers all puffed up. Just now it tried to fly into the window of the office with our Missy cat on the other side. Now exactly the smart move. Report Inappropriate Comment

MRSJERRYBUSH 7/24/2012 11:41AM

Gosh! I've seen red tailed hawks before but didn't realize just how long their tails were. Great picture. Thanks! Report Inappropriate Comment

GLORIAB73 7/24/2012 7:30AM

What a beautiful hawk! Your pictures always turn out great through the window Eleni and thanks for sharing with us! I had a lazy day, seem to get a lot of them anymore . . . I actually call them "rest" days, lol. Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIRLEYX 7/24/2012 7:27AM

Great pics! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 7/23/2012 11:32PM

so cute he is Report Inappropriate Comment

JUDY1676 7/23/2012 11:19PM

Great pics! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 7/23/2012 9:36PM

nice pictures. i had my binoculars out looking at cardnal and looking for the baltimore oriole i can him them but just seen cardnal.so that was nice.like the baby hawk it was very nice to see i bet.so keep looking for the birds.bye for now. Report Inappropriate Comment

JAMER123 7/23/2012 9:35PM

What cool pictures and wonderful luck that you got the camera up & going in time. We are in a city and there are a lot of wild animals here.We have a coyote walking through our yard, birds of many kinds, deer, etc. but I have never seen a young red tailed hawk!! Good shooting!! (Close:)) Report Inappropriate Comment

GLC2009 7/23/2012 9:17PM

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0309COOKIE 7/23/2012 7:02PM

What pretty coloring. Report Inappropriate Comment

PATRICIAANN46 7/23/2012 6:34PM

Hi Eleni....... I have seen many adult Red-Tail Hawks in our back yard, but never a young one. You were lucky. When I was at the kitchen sink about 6 PM yesterday, I looked out into the field behind us and thought I saw a pretty large buck. I grabbed Ken's binoculars and I was shaking so hard, I couldn't get him into good focus. The reason I was shaking, was that his antlers looked so big that I couldn't believe it. I called Ken in from the garage and he didn't really look too excited, until he focussed. He said it was the biggest buck he has ever seen in our area. I guess he will run the next time I yell BUCK!!! This is just one of the reasons I love living in the country. Later............P. Report Inappropriate Comment

DICHTAS2 7/23/2012 6:27PM

What a treat!!!You must have something there that drew him.Joanne Report Inappropriate Comment

MIZCATHI 7/23/2012 6:13PM

Wow-asighting like that would make my day too! Report Inappropriate Comment

SHOAPIE 7/23/2012 6:12PM

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TILLIEBEE 7/23/2012 5:57PM

Major cool!!!!! Maybe it will be happy enough to settle there and we can watch a live cam of baby hawks!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

MPARKER67 7/23/2012 5:52PM

That is the coolest thing ever. Your own baby hawk! Report Inappropriate Comment

Soup Day

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Just had another short rain storm go thru.
Lucky Bill and Roxy sleeping. I laid down but kept thinking about big pot of soup that need to be bagged so I got up. I ended up with 50 cups of soup which I was hoping to get. I liked the bean soup I made last week but wanted less calories per 2 cup bag. This time I just added 3 cans of beans to my normal veggie and it is more than I usually have in calories but less than the bean. The bean was 132 per bag and this is 108 per bag. I know each bag is not exact 108 but average is so that is what number I will use.

My bee balm pot loves this rain.The other pot should bloom soon.

Bill's ginger is starting to turn red. have no idea why it changes color

My big momma orchid that I split into 3 pots had limbs for orchids coming out all over . The 3rd pot doesn't but it is still looking ok.
Due to bad eating for a couple of days i did not lose my gain. But did release 2#. I will have the rest gone next week and maybe more.
Ok Time to start supper.Hope you had a good weekend

  

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PATRICIAANN46 7/23/2012 6:26PM

Hi Eleni........ Now if we lived next door to each other, I could give you some of the homemade chicken noodle soup I made yesterday and you could give me some of your delicious-looking vegetable soup. I LOVE soup........even in the HOT weather we have been having this summer. on the 2# weight release!!!!! Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 7/23/2012 2:35PM

soup sound good. like your pictures and saying.we had a short storm went by pretty fast more wind and maybe 20 rain drops that was it.maybe tonight will be different need rain for a few days.my tomatoes are getting black brusies on the bottoms some of them.i got a crock pot of veggies and cut up steak and i put in a onion soap mix and 2 cans celery soup.see how that taste.take care. Report Inappropriate Comment

GLORIAB73 7/23/2012 8:36AM

Your soup always looks good Eleni . . . glad you got so many bags of it. Lovely flowers, I still say you and Bill have green thumbs! Thanks for sharing all! Report Inappropriate Comment

WIICHICK 7/23/2012 8:24AM

Yummy soup Report Inappropriate Comment

SHIRLEYX 7/23/2012 7:56AM

Mmmm. that pot of soup looks good! Report Inappropriate Comment

CT-FL-SNOWBIRD 7/23/2012 7:53AM

Your pot of soup looks delicious! Do you know how many grams of sodium are in each cup? I'm always curious about that, especially with soups. That's what's so good about making your own is that you can control the sodium amount better. Report Inappropriate Comment

IACTA_ALEA_EST 7/23/2012 7:03AM

Hello soupmaker friend! I just bagged up broth....been drinking home made beef stock for two weeks now. I love that I can control the salt-lessness. Report Inappropriate Comment

CUDDLEY51 7/23/2012 12:24AM

An awesome looking kettle of soup! Enjoy! Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 7/23/2012 12:12AM

soup pot looks good a nice dish and a spoon yummy and your pictures are so pretty Report Inappropriate Comment

JAMER123 7/22/2012 10:51PM

YUM!! The soup looks delic. Love your plants too. I have bee balm in my perennial garden and it is beginning to spread all through the snow on the mountain. Didn't know you could split orchids. You really have a green thumb!! Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRIT42013 7/22/2012 10:48PM

Lovely! Report Inappropriate Comment

MIZCATHI 7/22/2012 9:33PM

Your soup makin is the bomb Momma! Report Inappropriate Comment

TILLIEBEE 7/22/2012 7:26PM

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GOOZLEBEAR 7/22/2012 7:15PM

Your soup looks yummy. I love making a big pot and having some to freeze! Report Inappropriate Comment

OFFICIALOLDY 7/22/2012 6:39PM

That soup looks SO tasty! What a great way to spend Sunday morning Report Inappropriate Comment

0309COOKIE 7/22/2012 6:10PM

That is one heck of a big pot of soup! Good eatin'! Report Inappropriate Comment

USMAWIFE 7/22/2012 5:57PM

I love soup but it is way to hot in the south for it now. Was thinking of making some fruit soup or gazapacho Report Inappropriate Comment

Another New Day

Saturday, July 21, 2012

My eating last night was the worse in a long time. Threw out rest of what I was stuffing myself on. Back on track for now. I wish this wasn't so hard. I will still lose some of what I gained but not sure how bad last night will hurt me. it had a lot of salt in it.
I always have fresh lemons so decided to make a bottle of lemonade for lunch. It was good. I do it all the time when we go out.
Bill is getting groceries today. Always interesting to see what he brings home.
here is old big bulky Tv and new one.New one was only $300. We needed a shelf to put TV on. Check out what Bill used to hold up shelf. This way the dvd is out where we can keep door underneath closed.


new rose bloom.Picture of two show one from the other day on right


bumble bee


small butterfly


these love the rain

  

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SHIRLEYX 7/23/2012 7:58AM

My hubby is also inventive when it comes to getting jobs done! LOL Report Inappropriate Comment

MENNOLY 7/22/2012 11:22AM

If your weight gain is due to salt a few days of drinking all your water should take care of it. You can't help getting to much salt when you eat out. At home I try to keep processed foods to a minimum. Good Luck Report Inappropriate Comment

GLORIAB73 7/22/2012 11:05AM

Beautiful roses, flowers, butterfly! Your new TV looks like mine Eleni and they sure don't take up the space the bulkier ones did! I was 'bloated' for two days after eating Chinese food Thursday, what a horrid feeling, eh?? Report Inappropriate Comment

DEEO12 7/22/2012 6:33AM

Lovely flower and butterfly shots. Also nice t.v! Very proud of you for stopping the over eating last night Report Inappropriate Comment

DEE107 7/22/2012 12:34AM

congrads on the tvs and love your flowers and butterflies it happens that we over do once in a while hugs and hope you feel better Report Inappropriate Comment

KATIE233 7/22/2012 12:16AM

like the new tv and what was the cabinet from. it works for now. love the rose pretty and other pics. and the icons are cute and saying.well you have a great day tomorrow see you later. this ice cream cone is my problem lately.specially chocolate fudge.bye for now hugs Report Inappropriate Comment

SPIRIT42013 7/21/2012 11:44PM

You'll do better! Just don't bring much salty home and try to confine your night eating to less time. Interesting that you're craving salty. Is it crunchy too? Nice TV! Beautiful photos! Thanks for a moment in your garden! Report Inappropriate Comment

LKWQUILTER 7/21/2012 7:13PM

Isn't it amazing how big and heavy the old tv's are. We got a flat screen too and now trying to give away the old one. lol More beautiful pictures Eleni. Thanks. Report Inappropriate Comment

PATRICIAANN46 7/21/2012 6:13PM

Hi Eleni........ Isn't it amazing how thin the new computer screens and TV screens are now. They are so much easier to place and take care of. I have been putting the juice of one lemon in 2 cups of water and drinking it at least once a day and sometimes twice. It is supposed to be good for the liver and a friend of mine who is into holistic medicine said that lemons are good for all of our organs. Elizabeth leaves for Minnesota tomorrow for 2 weeks.........Ken and I are going to go into withdrawal!!!!! Take care, my friend. If you need more Cleome seeds, let me know. Patti Report Inappropriate Comment

DICHTAS2 7/21/2012 5:48PM

Tell Bill to send that picture to the Coke Co. You never know what would come of it.. Does he plan to leave it like that? My heel really hurts right now.. I guess I was on it too much today. Just can't keep still. Joanne Report Inappropriate Comment