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Friday, April 30, 2021

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First I need to make a correction as I had said that we eat breakfast at the Sweet Pea which was wrong it was the Black Eyed Pea. I think Sweet Pea sounds better. I left the house for my 7:00 am PT, they worked me over pretty good and had pain most of the day. Cheri was busy with laundry and then went shopping with Lou, a friend here in the park. Lou is looking for material for a curtain that Cheri will make for her. I worked outside on the electrical project. I got all the conduit up and all the wiring pulled in, all that is left is to make the connections. Our neighbor brought over food that he had leftover as he is leaving and heading north for summer. I also helped him cover his car. Dennis and Sue picked us up to go out for dinner at Glory Days over in Wesley Chapel. It was the first time for Cheri and me. The food was pretty good but nothing special. Yes we would go back again. We were back home by 6:00 pm. We settled in for an evening of TV. Had trouble finding something to watch, settled for some home improvement shows. We also had a call from Larry and Denise, sure good to talk with them. They are still in lock down from the virus. Thank you God for a good day.

Thursday, April 29, 2021

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Cheri and I left the house around 7:30 am heading to Dade City to have breakfast at the Sweet Pea. After breakfast we dropped off some paper work at the funeral home. Then a stop at Larry and Denise’s to check their house but couldn’t get the key into the lock. I need to get some WD 40 to lube it. Then took the car through the car wash. When we got home Cheri and I both did our exercises. I fixed a leaking bathroom faucet for a friends here in our park. Then a stop at Lowes to get the WD 40 and back at Larry and Denise’s, everything looks good. On the way back home I took the truck through the car wash. This afternoon we went to visit friends that had been in the hospital. It was good to see them and they have a long ways to go to get healthy again. When we got home I did my exercises again while Cheri make supper. She fixed us a French bread loaf. This evening we watched FBI, FBI Most Wanted, a home improvement show, and the movie Fireproof. Thank you God for a blessed day.

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

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I left the house at 6:30 am heading to Dade City for my accountability group breakfast and Bible study. We studied the first part of Acts chapter 15. Still have hot water in the Sunday school building, so that problem is solved. On the way home I stopped at Lowes to get more electrical materials for the carport project. When I got home Cheri was just finishing her breakfast and coffee. We both did our exercises at the same time. I had gotten a call from Donna Perkins and has a window that she can’t open and thought there was a problem with the level of the house. So I went over to check it out. The window needed to have the left track cleaned and lubricated. She thought the house was settling because the skirting was bucking in on the house. The house is ok just the washed gravel around the base of the skirting was piled to close and was pushing the skirting under the house. Donna will be leaving next week going north for the summer. She has offered Cheri and me to use her golf cart for the summer. So we will have a golf cart to ride around the park. Thank you Donna. This afternoon I worked on the new outside light and got it working, just needed to readjust the wiring. Supper was a repeat of yesterday of more brats and corn on the cob. Out evening was the Good Doctor, Bull, All Rise, and a Hallmark movie. Thank you God for guiding us through this day.   

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

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Once again I didn’t do the morning walk, still having problems with the sciatic nerve. I had a physical therapy at 9:00 am. I was given a good workout to stretch the muscles in my shoulder, came home with more pain than I went with. Cheri went for groceries and medications while I was at physical therapy and got home just after me. After we rested a bit Cheri fixed us an early lunch. After lunch I headed to Dade City to check out the water heater in our Sunday school building as there wasn’t any hot water yesterday. As it turned out it was the breaker on the water heater thermostat that needed to be rest. Not sure why it tripped but was working when I left. I will be able to check it out tomorrow as we have our accountability group breakfast and Bible study there. When I got home I worked on installing the new outside light by the front door. After that was done I worked on the carport electrical project. I got some more of the conduit installed. I quit at 3:30 pm. Time for a shower and getting cleaned up. Cheri fixed us brats and corn on the cob for supper. It was a normal evening of watching TV and had a bag of popcorn while watching a movie. Before we called it a night we went out to check the new light but it didn’t work, not sure what the problem is and will check it out tomorrow. Thank you God for a blessed day helping us stay healthy and safe.     

Monday, April 26, 2021

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I managed to get my exercises done before leaving for church. Pastor Randy’s message was titled “Praying for the church” from Colossians 1:9-14. Our Sunday school lesson was titled “Remembered” from Luke 22:7-20. Jesus’ costly sacrifice should be remembered by believers. Normally I order pizza in the morning to have ready to be picked up at 1:00 pm. I didn’t do that this morning in case some church friends wanted to go out for lunch. But that didn’t happen so I ordered it before we left the parking lot at church. It was ready for pick up when we got to Zephyrhills. Our afternoon was spent watching movies and the NASCR race. For supper we spent a spicy Italian sub that we got with the pizza. We watched another movie this evening along with a home improvement show. Thank you God for time spent with you and church friends.     

Sunday, April 25, 2021

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I am still not walking in the morning. I do think the physical therapy is helping or just not walking is helping me to heal. I went to the Hole-in-One donut shop for our breakfast sandwich and cinnamon rolls. After breakfast Cheri and I were doing our exercises at the same time. After that we went downtown for the main street market and crafts. It was a poor showing, only about a dozen vendors. I went to Lowes this morning to get some additional electrical materials which I found I needed when I figured out how I was going to replace outlets and run the conduit. On the way home I stopped at Jersey Mike’s for subs to have for lunch. After lunch I had to force myself to go out and work. I did get one section of conduit and electrical done but need a couple more pieces of conduit. It was around 3:30 pm when I quit for the day. It was 89 degrees when I came in the house and the humidity is back. After a shower I rested and tried to read for a while before taking a nap. We decided not to have any supper because of the big sub we had for lunch, just an English muffin with peanut butter. Then it was time for me to do my exercises again and had to force myself to do them. It was a normal evening of mixed shows we had recorded. Thank you God for blessed day.
Saturday, April 24, 2021

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It was another morning without my walk. Cheri and I did go out for breakfast at the Village Inn. It seems so good to be going out for breakfast again. On the way home we filled the car with gas. It was time for me and Cheri to get busy and do our exercises. I had an appointment with a church friend that wanted me to help him build a door frame to cover his breaker panel box. We had I done by noon and back home by 12:30 pm. Cheri was busy with laundry and also made a trip to Wal-Mart for groceries along with many other things we needed. She also got home at 12:30 pm. I was able to help her with the groceries. After lunch I went out to see about reinstalling the electrical outlets I had to remove for the carport extension. I see I needed some materials so I asked Cheri to go with me to Lowes as we need a new outside light by the front door and wanted Cheri to pick out what she wanted but couldn’t find one she liked. After we got home we searched the internet looking for something she liked but couldn’t find what she wanted. We did settle for something different and should be here tomorrow. It was too late to go back to work outside so I did my evening exercises. Cheri fixed us French toast for supper and then settled in for the evening watching shows we at recorded, don’t remember what all we watched. Thank you God for a blessed day and keeping us healthy and safe from the virus.

The frame is built.

Where the frame goes.

Frame and door installed.

inside panel done.

Project done.



Friday, April 23, 2021

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I am still not walking in the morning. I do miss it but need to get well. I had a physical therapy appointment for my shoulder this morning. It went well and also got some exercises I can do for the sciatic nerve. I was pretty sore this afternoon and didn’t do any work, just read and napped. Cheri was busy with her normal housework and laundry. This evening I did the exercises that I need to do twice a day which take about 40 minutes. This evening we watched the Chicago shows and a Hallmark movie. Thank you God for helping us through this day.

Thursday, April 22, 2021

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I did try to do my morning walk but didn’t get very far, too much pain. I had a 7:30 am lab appointment here in Zephyrhills for an upcoming doctor appointment. Cheri was busy with her morning exercises and housework. I worked outside in my shop. About six months ago I lost power in half of my shop. I was able to run an extension cord for the water softener so didn’t take time to work on it as I had other work to do. Well today was the day to work on it. I had to pull the skirting along the wall in the shop. I stated pulling on the wire and found an electrical plug on the end of the wire. I found a power out let under the house and they plugged the wire into it and it came unplugged. So who ever wired the shop did it wrong. So I added new wire from the breaker box. By 3:00 pm I was done and ready for a shower. Cheri fixed us swift Swiss steak and baked beans for supper. This evening we were invited over to Mike’s to visit and played three games of aggravation and I was the winner of all three games which is a rarity. Thank you God for guiding us through this day.     

What I found checking the shop wiring.


Wednesday, April 21, 2021

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No walk again today as my sciatic nerve is still giving me a lot of pain when I walk or sit wrong. I left the house at 6:30 am heading to Dade City for my accountability group breakfast and Bible study. Our study leader couldn’t be there this morning so I and another guy lead the group this morning. We studied Acts chapter 14. There were eight of us as some of the guys have headed back north for the summer. When I got home Cheri was doing her walking and exercises. I had an appointment at 9:30 am to change out a vanity top and install new faucets. Things went well and was done and home by 12:30 pm. While I was taking a shower Cheri got our lunch ready. After lunch we sat and read most of the afternoon along with a nap. Cheri fixed us the leftover goulash for supper. This evening we watched the Rookie, All Rise, 20-20, and the Good Doctor. Thank you God for a blessed day.  

Tuesday, April 20, 2021

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I didn’t walk again this morning. It was another day of doing nothing. Dennis did come over with a railing project that he wanted me to fix but it was too far gone to be repaired, so he headed out to buy a new one. That was the extent of what I did today. Cheri did her normal Monday housework and made me a batch of chocolate chip cookies. The rest of the day was napping, reading, and watching TV.  For supper Cheri found a recipe for old time goulash, remember my mother making it when I was very young. Thank you God for taking care of us today.

Monday, April 19, 2021

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I didn’t do the morning walk as I need some healing time for my sciatic nerve. Never got out of the house until it was time to leave for church. Pastor Randy’s message was titled “The Glory of the Gospel” from Colossians 1:1-8. Our Sunday school lesson was titled “Cornerstone” from Luke 20:9-19. God offers salvation through faith in Jesus alone. After Sunday school we went out for lunch at Calver’s with Skip & Joy and Dick & Linda. Skip and Joy are heading north tomorrow for the summer and wanted time to say our goodbyes. We had a good visit and they will be missed for the summer. It was close to 3:00 pm when we got home. We settled in to watch a movie. After the movie it was time for me to start watching the NASCAR race. When I got caught up to live TV I put it on hold and we watched another movie. After the movie I watched the rest of the race. We also watch When Calls the Heart which is one of Cheri’s favorite shows. Thank you God for time spent with you and friends.

Sunday, April 18, 2021

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I wasn’t able to finish the morning wall, too much pain. I did go to the Hole-in-One donut shop to get our normal Saturday morning breakfast. I worked on installing the new icemaker but no ice was make. I didn’t feel like checking it out any farther today. The rest of my day was spent in the recliner napping, reading, and watching TV. Cheri is still doing all of her exercises for her knee. For lunch Cheri fixed grilled cheese sandwiches with chips and a chocolate chip cookie. For supper she fixed BQ beef on buns. We haven’t been out of the house the last few days except for me trying the morning walk. Thank you God for helping us though this day.  

Saturday, April 17, 2021

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It was 64 degree this morning. The walk was a real struggle for me. My hip and leg pain was too much and had trouble getting back to the house. I did get the laundry started for Cheri. Cheri made pancakes for our breakfast. Cheri and I think my problem is the sciatic nerve that is giving me trouble because it started with my back and then moved to my hip and also pain down my leg now.  I took two Alieves and headed to the recliner after breakfast. By 9:30 am I was asleep and didn’t wake up until 1:30 pm. Cheri fixed us soup for a late lunch and then watched a couple of movies. For supper we had a combination of leftovers from the last couple of days. The new ice maker came today and hope I can install that tomorrow. It was an evening of more TV shows we had recorded. Thank you God for relaxing day.

Friday, April 16, 2021

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It was 63 degrees this morning for the walk. It was a mostly cloudy day with the high in the low 80”s with a strong breeze. I got the laundry started for Cheri this morning. I left at 8:45 am to work over in Tampa Bay country. Today was my last day as I got all the work done, glad to have this project done as more was added each time I went to work there. It was 4:00 pm when I got home. I was ready for a hot shower. The hot water felt good on my bad shoulder and my hip that I have been having trouble with for the last month.  Cheri was busy making shrimp scampi for supper. It is a dish I really like and as usual when we have it I eat too much. This evening we had a hard time finding something to watch. We did watch Expedition X and a couple of home improvement shows before calling if a night. Thank you God for guiding us through this day keeping us healthy and safe.  

Thursday, April 15, 2021

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My normal day starts at 4:00 am. I have my quite time with God. Then get the coffee ready to start later. Get Cheri’s and my pills ready to take after breakfast. At 4:48 am I leave the house to meet Denis on the morning walk. When I get home I write the blog from what happed yesterday. After that is done I check the news on line, check the bank, check Face Book, and read the e-mails. Next I start the coffee pot and go and check on Cheri. By now it is 7:00 am and turn on the TV to catch the morning news. Normally I would eat breakfast but this morning after I got ready we went out for breakfast at Rick’s café. It was around 7:30 am when we got there. It has been over a year since we have gone out for breakfast. Later I had a haircut appointment at 9:45 am. On the way home I made a stop at the bank and Lowes.  After I was done with that Cheri and I headed to National cemetery in Bushnell. We wanted see what we had to do to be buried there. All that is needed at time of death is my DD 214 and a copy of our marriage license. On the way home we stopped in Dade City to have lunch at Tina and Joe’s café. Cheri had a lobster roll and side salad and I had a Cuban sandwich with a cucumber salad. When we got home I changed my clothes and went out and loaded the truck for work tomorrow. Later I napped while Cheri watched a movie. After I woke up we watched home improvement shows, Gold Rush, and Tough as Nails. Because of the big lunch we only snacked for supper. After we got to bed we watched Cold Case Files. Thank you God for a relaxing day spent with Cheri and safe travels.

Wednesday, April 14, 2021

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The temp was down to 57 degree this morning but warmed to the upper 80’s today. I left the house at 6:30 am heading to Dade City for our accountability breakfast and Bible study. Normally everyone brings their own breakfast. Well it was different this morning as I made coffee and Jim Wilson brought biscuits and gravy for everyone. It was a good breakfast and Bible study in Acts chapter 13. It was after 9:00 am when I got home. The work I was supposed to do today was postponed until Thursday. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do today until the doorbell rang and a couple I have done work before wanted me to remove three window awnings. So I headed over and got them removed. When I got home I unloaded the truck and then loaded all the scrap metal I had saved. After lunch I took it to the scrap yard and received $28 dollars. When I got home I headed for the shower to get cleaned up. I got a call from the VA and finally got physical therapy set up for my shoulder stating on April 22nd. After that it was time to call sprint again as our phone bill for this month was wrong again. It took over an hour on the phone to get it straighten out. By the time this was all done it was 4:00 pm and I was exhausted. Cheri fixed us Italian Sausage ravioli and fried bread dough for supper. After supper we got a call from Darren and Brooke. It was nice to do face time with Wyatt, sure is a busy little boy. This evening we watched Rock the Block and Cold Case files. Thank you God for guiding us through this day keeping us heathy and safe.


Tuesday, April 13, 2021

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It was 64 degrees this morning and warmed to the mid 80’s. I worked on removing the ice maker from the refrigerator this morning before we left for a 10:00 am appointment with Hodges Family Funeral Home to set up our cremation. We got everything set up and paid for so our family doesn’t have to do anything. It was noon when we got done and decided to stop at BK for lunch and a stop at Publix for a few groceries as they had New York strip steaks on sale. When we got home I continued with the ice maker. I managed to get a new one ordered which will be here on Wednesday and hope that fixes the problem. I also got a call from the VA and wants to set up physical therapy on my shoulder which has been going on six months waiting to get something done. A church friend had some roof damage from the storm Saturday night and told him if he couldn’t get someone to fix it that I would take care of it and he said that he would call me. Not hearing anything I called him and it went to voice mail, he never did call me. So what was left of the afternoon was used to read but ended up napping. Cheri fixed the steak and baked potatoes for supper. The steak was OK but nothing special and was disappointed. It was a normal evening of TV. Thank you God for helping us through this day.   

Monday, April 12, 2021

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It was 61 degree this morning for the walk. It was only in the upper 70’s today because of the rain which started around 10:30 am and last on and off all day. It was a nice soaking rain which we really needed. We had the Lords Supper in church today. Pastor Randy’s message was titled “No Other Table” from 1 Corinthians 11:23-32. Our Sunday school lesson was titled “Sinner?” from Luke 19-1-10. I tried to order pizza this morning but their online ordering was down. So waited until after Sunday school and called to order and was put on hold so after five minutes I hung up and we went home to have pizza from the freezer. At 3:00 pm we went to visit some church friends as Jim Wilson had surgery to clean out the artery in his neck. It was around 6:30 pm when we got home. Cheri read and I settled in to watch the NASCAR race that had been rained out. Thank you God for a blessed day and spending time with you and church friends.

Sunday, April 11, 2021

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Wow, it was 71 degrees this morning for the walk and to the mid 80’s for a high. I worked over at Mike and Pam’s on the shop project. Pam called Cheri and had her come over to visit while Mike and I finished the shop project. It was around 2:30 pm when we got done. We sat and visited for a while before heading home. When we got home I unloaded some of stuff I had taken over to Mike and Pam’s but only enough so I could lock the truck bed. After I showered I headed for Jersey Mike’s for sub sandwiches. We didn’t stop for lunch today and was hungry. So it was an early supper. We sat in front of the TV while eating our subs and after that was done I was soon napping. Around 4:30 pm we had strong wind come through and guess it was at least a 50 mile an hour wind but only lasted about 30 seconds. The house behind us was having a party with a huge blow water slide and and trampoline which ended up against our fence in a pile which I am sure it was heavily damaged, only got about a 1/4 inch of rain. Later after my nap and got woke up we watched Blue Bloods, Date Line, and the NASCAR race that was in a rain delay. We ended up going to bed before it got started. We started to watch Magnum PI but fell asleep before it got over. Thank you God for good friends and helping us through this day.

Starting the shop project.

Project done.





Saturday, April 10, 2021

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It was warmer this morning for the walk, 58 degrees and a high in the low 80’s. At 9:30 am Mike (next door neighbor) and I headed out to the church property to fly our drones. It has been a year since we last flew them. I was worry that I might not remember what I was supposed to do to fly. But it soon came back to me. Mike wasn’t able to fly his drone as he forgot to charge the control unit. So we took turns flying mine. It was still a good time to do some guy time. It is the first we have done anything since his wife Kathy passed. It was round 11:30 am when we got home. Mike plans on heading north for the summer and I am going to keep an eye on his Tesla and will contact me if it needs to be charged. While we were flying Cheri made a lemon pie and Rubin sandwiches for lunch.  I was going to go over to Mike and Pam’s this afternoon but after having lunch I was too lazy to get up and get going. Ended up napping most of the afternoon. Cheri read and did some napping. Cheri fixed a hamburger and sliced potatoes with onions and butter from the microwave. It was a normal evening of TV watching the Chicago shows, Seal Team, and Swat before calling it a night. Thank you God for a blessed day.

Friday, April 9, 2021

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I had a good walk this morning and the temp today was the same as yesterday. I checked out the ice maker in the refrigerator as I had turned the water off because it was leaking water. It was also froze up. I did get it thawed out and turned the water back on. We left the house at 9:30 am heading to Dade City to have our 10:00 am tax appointment. Well because of the COVID we weren’t allowed in and was met at the door. They took all of our information and said that they were an hour behind as the internet was down. They were only working until 12:30 pm. If they didn’t get the taxes done we would have to come back next week to pick them up. While they were working on them Cheri and I did some shopping in Dade City and then waited in the parking lot for the taxes. We got a call at 12:20 pm letting us know that they were done. When we got home we had a late lunch and then I cut some trim material for Mike and Pam shop project. So it was after 2:00 pm before I was able to start on the project. I did get all the trim and electrical done by 5:30 pm. I still have some caulking to do and install a shelf or two. Cheri fixed us breakfast for supper, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and English muffins along with some orange juice. We watched some Alaskan wild life shows, don’t remember the name of it. Thank you God for helping us through this day keeping us healthy and safe.

Thursday, April 8, 2021

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Today was repeat of yesterday, very nice day. I started work at Mike and Pam’s at 9:00 am. I was sure we would get done today but it wasn’t going to happen. All that is left to do is some trim work, caulking, and electrical. Pam fixed us lunch again today. Mike and I did make a trip to Lowes for the additional trim we are going to put up around the ceiling. It will help to give the project a finished look. It was near 4:00 pm when I got home. Cheri had been busy with filling out some paper work that we need for our tax appointment tomorrow. After my shower I had an hour nap that helped me feel better. Cheri fixed us leftovers for supper. This evening we watched a home improvement show, FBI Most Wanted, and FBI. Thank you God for guiding us through the day.

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

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It was 56 degrees this morning nice for the walk with a light jacket. It did warm up into the high 80’s. I left the house at 6:30 am heading to Dade City for my accountability breakfast and Bible study. We were studying Acts chapter 13. When I got home Cheri had gone for her haircut. I only got to see her a few minutes before I left to work on the shop project for Mike and Pam. Things went well but didn’t get as much done as I thought I would. It was around 4:00 pm when I got home. Cheri and I visited for a while before I headed to the shower. We have a problem with our refrigerator ice maker as some times it freezes up and have to use a hair drier to thaw it out. Well it is frozen up again but is also leaking water. So this evening I shut off the water to the refrigerator, another home project to work on. Cheri made us a green bean, chicken, and rice casserole for supper. This evening we watched Rock the Block, America’s Most Wanted, and Building off the Grid. Thank you God for a blessed day.

Two walls done except for trim and electrical.


Tuesday, April 6, 2021

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Today was the same as yesterday temp wise but a little more humidity. I left the house at 9:15 am to work for Pam and Mike doing the paneling and peg board in Mike’s work shop. We worked on it until 4:00 pm. We got two of the wall almost done but have trim and electrical work to finish on them. I was home by 4:15 pm, nice to work closer to home with less travel time. Cheri and I visited for a while before heading to the shower. Cheri has been updating all of our information for our daughter Nikki, in case something happens with us. It is something Cheri has been wanting to do as it hasn’t been updated for several years. Dick and Linda gave us some of the leftover food from our dinner on Sunday so that was what we had for supper this evening. I tried to watch some TV this evening but slept through most of what we were watching so called it a night early. Thank you God for helping us through this day keeping us healthy and safe. 

Starting on Mike's shop project.

 

Monday, April 5, 2021

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He as Risen! It was 51 degrees this morning for my walk and then warmed up to the upper 70’s for a beautiful day. Pastor Randy’s message today was titled “We glorify Him through the resurrection” from Philippians 3:7-11. Our Sunday school lesson was titled “Resurrected” from Luke 24:1-12. Jesus is the resurrected Savior and Lord. It was around 1:00 pm when we got home. Cheri was busy making a green bean casserole to take over to church friends for dinner at 3:00 pm. There were 10 of us for dinner and had a good time. It was near 7:00 pm when we got home. We watched a movie we had seen before but couldn’t remember much about it. Thank you God for spending time with you and church friends.

Sunday, April 4, 2021

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This morning and day were the same as yesterday as far as the weather goes. I made the usual Saturday morning trip to the Hole-in-One donut shop for our breakfast sandwich and cinnamon rolls. I picked up Mike 10:00 am and went to Lowes to pick up the peg board and paneling he wants to install in his work shop. I will be starting on the project Monday morning. When I got home I got the table saw out and cut up some firing strips for Mike’s shop project. I quit for lunch and went down to the club house to pick up the meal they fixed for Easter Sunday but we had ours for lunch today was really good with ham, scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, and  cake for dessert. After lunch I was back out cutting more firing strips and getting the truck loaded for Monday. Later this afternoon I tried reading and watching TV but once again couldn’t stay awake. Cheri spent the day relaxing, reading, and watching TV. Early evening I finally came around and was able to watch some TV. We watched Gold Rush, Dateline’ and Frist 48 Hours before calling it a night. Thank you God for guiding us through this day.  

Saturday, April 3, 2021

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It was 20 degrees colder this morning for the walk and a high of 71 degrees plus a good breeze. I left the house at 8:45 am heading back to Tampa Bay country to finish the bathroom project. I got the counter top, backsplash, light, mirror, water lines, and drain all installed and hooked up. I also got the caulking done. I removed the bathroom fan and cleaned it from all the dust when I was sanding the wall. I also removed the drapery brackets so the painting can be done and wants them up higher on the wall which I will have to go back for along with installing the vanity doors she is painting. I put a thin coat of plaster on a half wall that was rough from plaster texture. I was home by 4:00 pm and then cleaned out the truck getting it ready for tomorrow. Cheri was busy with laundry and grocery shopping. I went to Culver’s for a three piece fish dinner that Cheri and split and still had enough to eat. I was tired and couldn’t stay awake to watch any TV. So at 8:00 pm I gave up and went to bed. Thank you God for a blessed a blessed day.

The bathroom project done

New toilet.


Friday, April 2, 2021

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Being April fool’s Day I was ready for any pranks that would be pulled on me, but nothing happened. I had a full day’s work laid out. First I had a ceiling fan to change out in Tampa Bay country. Normally it takes around two hours to do the job. But today it was over three hours as it was a ceiling hugger and had to take it all apart to get it removed. So I was worried about all the other work I had to do today. When I got a call from the bathroom project wanting to know if I could come tomorrow and not today. Well God worked it all out for me. All I had left after the fan was to install a new breaker and move a circuit to the new breaker. So long story short I was home at 2:30 pm. By the time I got the truck restocked it was after 3:00 pm. So things worked out well but put me a day behind on another project I was supposed to start on tomorrow. Cheri was busy with laundry, a visit with Jean, and a visit to a new dentinal office. Cheri needs a new crown and was told it would be $1700.00. Which is almost double from three years ago. So checking with the new dental office the price is going to be $1000.00. Cheri had them checking to make sure how much our dental insurance will cover. If it covers what they say it will we will be changing our family dentist. After my shower I settled in the recliner for an hours nap before supper. Cheri fixed us spaghetti and garlic butter on an English muffin. This evening we watched all the Chicago shows. Thank you God for helping us through this day and taking some of the load from my work schedule.  

Thursday, April 1, 2021

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The last day of March, hard to believe it is gone already. The snow birds should be going back north so the traffic shouldn’t be as bad. It was 69 degrees this morning, don’t know what the high was but hot. I had a dental appointment at 9:00 am and Cheri’s was at 10:00 am. I had a 10:00 am appointment with Donna Perkins to install a new bedroom fan. I was done and home by noon. I rested a bit after lunch and then went to Lowes to get a few things I need for tomorrow. Well Lowes didn’t have the trim I needed so went to Home Depot and they didn’t have it either. I talked to the trim guy and said they didn’t make the trim I needed anymore. So I bought something similar that might work but will be more work for me. I also stopped at Harbor Freight to get some crown staples for project I will be doing nest week. It was 4:00 pm when I got home. Cheri had been busy with house work and checking on a different dentist as the price of crowns has more than doubled in the last three years at our dentist. We had leftover beef stroganoff for supper, tasted better than yesterday. We watched NCIS New Orleans and NCIS LA before calling it a night. Thank you God for keeping us heathy and safe.