Foot traffic

You should all be proud of me. The previous post and this one were both written on my wheelchair mounted computer. My feet do all the work.

Hoping For Bees

Did you know that the size and juiceness of blueberries is determined by the number of times the blossoms are visited by bees? So all the blossoms on the blueberry bushes may not turn into berries. Bees like dry weather and temperatures above 55 or 60 degrees. Our cherry tree also need bees.  I was so excited about all the blossoms there too, but it may not work out. Sure glad I am not a farmer.

WOW! WHAT A SATURDAY!

Saturday was one of those perfect Portland days, bright blue sky, clear and warm. Well it was warm, and it was our first day over 70. Friday was only our fifth day over 60 so I spent all day outside. That meant that Saturday I was a bit sunburned. I don't know whether it is medication or just lack of exposure that  made me more susceptible. I guess when I played tennis or was on our sailboat I got tan gradually. So Easter morning my face and hands were bright red. But it was really fun watching the boys on Saturday.

This year the boys are playing both soccer and baseball. Walker has soccer and baseball, Cindy is coaching Sam’s soccer team, and Sam and Miles are playing on the same T-ball team. This week all the games were in the morning, so everybody was going every which way. The last few weeks have been pretty easy because of rained out baseball, and soggy soccer fields caused cancellations. All the games were on this week. It's really interesting to see how the kids have improved.

Sunday was another cloudy day with rain often, so it's a good thing we went out on Friday and Saturday. This weekend is supposed to be nice to I really hope so.

Spring ?!?

Finally we have Spring, at least for one day! Maybe the lawn will dry out enough to be mowed.  Unless you live in a Northern climate you won't understand what a delight it is to go outside in the sun and not be bundled up.  I just can't believe that I was sitting outside in shirtsleeves, it was awesome. 


This weekend is the ALS Gala and auction.  Marlene came up from Bakersfield, Kari and Garrett will be here from Eugene and Todd and Cindy will be joining us at the gala.  Marlene had to come up early and stay late because it takes two of us to keep Dave in line.  This is one of the major fundraisers for the association and it always has fun things to auction. 


In the meantime, Marlene and I will try to get into as much trouble as we can.  This might include a trip to the nursery to give Dave something to do in his "spare time".  We might be helpful by walking Quincy once or twice, but we don't want to be too helpful. 


After 28 straight days of rain in March and 5 so far in April, the soccer fields are soaking and the city has cancelled all games.  That means the grandsons are only involved in two baseball games rather than 2 baseball and 2 soccer.  Almost like a weekend off. 


After Dave's dad spent several weeks in the skilled nursing section of his retirement community, he is now back in his own place.  Of course there were restrictions placed on him by family and caregivers, the big one is that he was informed that he couldn't drive anymore.  They also have medication management which takes a big load off of him.  Now he will be back eating breakfast in the dining room so that he gets more nutrition and that one wasn't a battle! 


Just to make sure Dave had enough stress Quincy needed some medical help too!  I think Dave would have run away if he could have, but things are looking  better, Quincy is doing fine, his Dad is better and I'm still here!  And, Sherry makes sure that I'll always be here.  Least life isn't dull!