One To Four Months!

Today has been great, but first I want to invite everyone to go see my dear friend Donna Schloss' collection of Asian & African Fiber Arts, at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center. It runs through the entire month of August and the opening reception is on Saturday, August 3rd from 1:00 - 3:00.

On several occasions our friend, Donna, has shown Tony and me some of her Asian and African fiber arts collection and we were very impressed with it. I hope that y'all will check out Donna's awesome collection, at the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center, at 228 Earl Garrett Street, across the street from Wolfmueller's Books. If I can get away this Saturday, I am going to be at the opening reception and I hope I see you there.

Early this morning, after we ate breakfast, I walked four miles with Leslie Sansone, while Brandon and Tony did the outside chores. Yesterday morning I also walked four miles with Leslie, inside The Cabin, because I am trying to lose some weight and get healthier.

Later on, while the three of us ate lunch together, I told them about possibly buying a Fitbit Flex (A very popular, souped-up pedometer, similar to the Nike+ Fuel band, but it is much cheaper.) to help motivate me to move more. They thought it was a very cool idea and so did I until I found one Online. "Get this," I said. "Here's a brand new one for sale for $99.00, but it says that it will ship within one to four months. Forget that." Tony and Brandon started laughing. "I need for it to ship in one to four minutes."

After lunch I started searching some more for a new Fitbit Flex and I finally decided to give up, because all of the ones that I saw were either out of stock or on back order. The Fitbit Flex is obviously a very popular item and because I am not good at waiting, I've decided to just keep on walking with Leslie. Who knows? In a few months I might not need or want one by then. And that is about it for tonight, because I've just decided to go check out the Nike+ Fuel Band, because my dear friend Mari loves hers and swears about it being the best.

It is now twenty minutes later and my Nike+ Fuel Band will be arriving on Wednesday! To celebrate, I am going to let myself eat a peanut butter cookie, because when I put my new Nike+ Band on Wednesday, I will no longer be eating cookies, because It will know. 

Y'all have a great evening!

Stuck In A Pot Of Dirt!

Earlier today, I posted my latest video clip of Kinky playing fetch with Mr. Magoo. I was in a hurry to post it and I left out a few things. So, here goes!

Last night, I watched 'I Love Huckabees,' starring two of my favorite actors—Lily Tomlin and Dustin Hoffman! They were great in it, and I really enjoyed watching it.

This morning, after walking eight fast miles 'Sansone Style,' I've decided to cut back and just walk four or five miles a day from here on out, and every once in a while do an eight-miler. I made this decision, after I had showered this morning, after I got a sharp pain in my left ankle, when I was putting on my pink, Justin Gypsy cowboy boots! I don't want to injure myself, and then not be able to do my daily walks—and eight miles a day, just might be pushing it, at my age. And, the reason I always write about how many miles I walk each day, is because it helps me stay motivated, and makes me want to do more!

While I was over at Kinky's this morning, after shooting him and Gooie, we had a fun visit, right next to the Friedman Family Bone Orchard. Kinky could not wait to show me his Plumeria plant—it had two leaves on it, which it had sprouted since yesterday. I was somewhat jealous, because he had given me a Plumeria plant, and we had planted them at the same time. Mine still looks like one of Kinky's giant cigars—stuck in a pot of dirt—surrounded by a couple of friendly weeds. Here's a picture of mine.

Before leaving the Lodge, Kinky invited Tone and me to join him for lunch in Kerrville. Fortunately, we didn't have that same old conversation about which restaurant. "Today's Wednesday, let's go to Del Norte, and eat their Mexican food buffet?"

I had no problem with that and said yes. Then we had that same old conversation about what time to meet. Kinky first suggested one o'clock. Then I suggested twelve-thirty, and then he suggested twelve-forty-five. We decided on one o'clock, by the time I jumped into Trigger, to leave.

Well, it was five till one, after we had parked Trigger, and gone inside the restaurant to find a table. Kinky showed up about ten minutes later. "Has Max gotten here, yet?" Kinky asked. T. and I shook our heads—no. "He said that he was going to try to make it."

A waitress then walks up to our table and says, "Hey, Kinky! You made the front page of the Kerrville Daily Times today! Congratulations!" Then she served us our drinks. Kinky knew about being on the front page from me. I had told him this morning, while over at the Lodge, because Beth had called me, early in the morning, and had told me about it, but she didn't tell me what the article was about. We were all clueless.

After the three of us had paid our bills, we went outside to buy a copy of today's paper, but the box was empty. As we headed for our vehicles, a man stepped outside and introduced himself to Kinky and then told him a funny story. Then another man came outside to meet Kinky, when his phone rang. "We're standing outside. Okay," Kinky said. Then the second man, shook hands with Kinky and then reminded him of how they had met years ago. Then Kinky started talking politics with them, and that's when Max appeared!

Tony and I started up a three-way conversation with Max, as Kinky continued his three-way political discussion. Sooner than later, the two gentlemen went back inside Del Norte, and the four us had an hilarious visit! Fifteen minutes later, Kinky and Mr. Green Jeans, Buttermilk and us, were headed back to the ranch, and Max took off in his anonymous auto.

I'm going to bed early, because I am doing Harley's show in the morning! Y'all have a great evening!

Well, I Lied, Again!

I have a lot to blog about! I was too tired yesterday to write and here's why! Yesterday morning—I walked eight miles with Leslie Sansone, again! Then I called Kinky and wished him a Happy Mother's Day. He was on the road, just outside of Kerrville, on his way back to the ranch. He told me that he had much to tell me, and we agreed to talk later at the ranch.

After getting cleaned up, Trigger took Tony and me to Kerrville, so I could purchase a few more of those great towels, go to lunch and then get some more groceries at H.E.B. We first went to Penney's, and bought the towels! Then we went to China Town, right next to the mall. Our meals were great, and my fortune cookie was even greater! It basically said that I was fixin' to get really lucky! Yeah! I can't wait! Unfortunately, Tony wasn't real happy with his fortune cookie, because it told him that he needed to be cautious around food.

Before going to H.E.B.—we went to Home Depot, because during our Chinese Mother's Day lunch, I had decided that I wanted to build a cabinet, after we got back to the ranch—for Outer Space! After purchasing the boards and some hinges, we took off for our friendly neighborhood grocery store.

On our way, we decided that Tony would drop me off at the front door, then go get gas, while I speed shopped inside. Before getting out of Trigger—we turned on our cell phones, so I could find him in the parking lot. I grabbed a cart and entered the store—heading to the dog food isle. I loaded up the case of canned dog food, and then took off! I was nearly to the milk section, when I hear a man laughing, I looked up and it was our dear friend, Les Ferguson, who we always seem to run into, when we are shopping at H.E.B.! I started laughing with him! "I can't believe it, Les!" I said. "We meet again!" Les shook his head and kept on laughing! "I am going to blog about this tonight!" I lied to him, but not intentionally.

While checking out, I called Tony and got directions to where they were parked. Ten feet away from Trigger, I hear, "Hello, Cousin Nancy!" It was Richard and his wife, Jane, who are our friends and neighbors—who live fifteen miles away! We started talking, and then Tony climbed out of Trig and joined our conversation. We mainly talked about birds, bird feeders, and the high cost of thistle and the varmits that it attracts. "Then we started getting all of these squirrels, and then wheat and corn start growing in our front yard!" I stated. "We have two pole systems—if you want them?" They declined.

When we got home, after putting up the groceries, Tony rounded up the chop saw, drill and an extension cord, and then unloaded the lumber for me! I was ready to build my cabinet! I had all kinds of problems with it, and bless T., he helped me undo my mess, several times! Kinky called me about five o'clock wanting me to come over to the Lodge. "I can't right now, because I am trying to build a cabinet," I said. "I should be finished in about an hour, and then I will come over to see you." Well, I lied, again, for the second time yesterday, but not intentionally.

"Kinky," I said. "This is Nancy. I'm sorry for not getting over there, we finally just finished the cabinet and I am fixin' to go to bed. I'll come over tomorrow morning and drink some coffee with you, and you can tell me all of your good news." And, that wasn't a lie!

Here is a picture of the boards, that finally turned into this, just a little before eight o'clock last night! Thank you, Tony—I love you!


Tony and I have to take off for Kerrville now, because we are meeting Kinky for lunch at Luby's! Sorry, Mari!
To Be Continued...

It's Full Moon Time, Again!

It's Full Moon Time, again! This morning I woke up around four o'clock, and it was so bright outside—I didn't have to turn on any lights inside the trailer! Tony got up around five, and we went into Outer Space and drank some coffee, as we talked about my new book, and Tony's pictures that I want to use. I'm planning on using some of mine and some of his, and he is excited about it! I am seriously considering using Tony's picture of Bosco and Bunny—running, with the tire in their mouths, for the front cover. I love that picture so much!

By ten o'clock, I was caught up with returning phone calls, e-mails, and I had walked another four fast miles—twice! Yes, we're talking eight miles, again! Tomorrow I plan on just walking five miles—I don't want to over do it and I don't want T. upset with me.

I am sad to report, that Mr. Ziffle did not get adopted today, because the man was a 'no-show.' That was really disappointing, even though Mr. Ziffle didn't seem to care, because Todd and his wife, came out this morning, and they walked our dogs today! Thank you Mr. and Mrs.Todd! (I apologize for forgetting Todd's wife's name, but I can tell you that she was a really nice lady.)

Today, I washed my newly purchased, J.C. Penney's 'green-for-the-enviroment' waffle bath towels. They are fantastic towels, and require less dryer time, and I love their colors! Ours are off white, terra cotta and a pretty grayish-blue, and they are so soft! After folding them and putting them up, I removed all of our old towels—and donated them to the rescue ranch. We never seem to have enough towels for our dogs.

This evening, after it had cooled down to a melting ninety-three degrees, I went out to the garden with Tone. The plants are all thriving and growing faster than fast! I loved it!

Tony's potatoes, which are intentionally grown inside old, used tires, for recycling purposes—had grown another foot! Our Fairy Tale pumpkins are taking over the 'Pumpkin Patch!' And, Carol's grapevine has grown over four inches, since we planted it earlier this week! I can't wait for Kinky to see it tomorrow! Y'all have a great evening, even though we are under a full moon!