Adirondack country gal

Weekend update

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:35:05 GMT

I have not made it over to the fair to take photos. I guess I'll have to take them on Monday when I go to pick things up. It was hot today and I really can't afford to spend the admition fee to get in and then buy a disposable camera to take the photos. I am having a hard time with money and have gotten behind on bills which doesn't help. I have been having to rely on credit cards and that makes it worse. I'm really in a fix. It doesn't help that Sarah's father hasn't given me any child support but Sarah says he always is buying lots of groceries. On a brighter note, I have been dating again. A man a bit older than me. His name is Don. Very nice and caring. He works at the Saratoga race track as a NYRA peace officer. I am not going to put his picture on here or write much about him because I always end up jinxing myself it seems. I like older men too, they are not as judgemental of my size and enjoy having a younger partner. Good for the ego I think!

Travis is continuing to enjoy his job but did not enjoy his first paycheck! He only got paid $36 dollars and was so mad. He thought that was all he was getting a week. We called and they said their pay period ended that day and he was only paid one day. So he will get more than that next week!

I picked some nice zucchini and a little squash. I need to get a recipe for zucchini bread and also make up some of my summer pasta sauce. I saute zucchini, yellow squash, onions, a little garlic and add it to chunky tomato sauce or stew tomatos and put it over pasta. Not much else going on... as usual!

p.s. Daisy is also doing good in her new home!

Fair update

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:06:24 GMT

Quick fair update. Sarah and I did well on our entries. I received BLUE for the following:

Summer Squash, Potted Plant, Wildflower boquet, foliage arrangement.

RED for Zucchini, Original arrangement and photography.

White for photography

Sarah got Red for squash, Blue for 2 wildflower arrangements! So we did well considering.

Bad Blogger, Bad!

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 10:23:06 GMT

Yes I am ashamed. I haven't written since the 4th of July! I guess I've had other things on my mind. Not alot goin on here at the base of the mountains. I'm getting ready for the fair. I sent in my photos for judging yesterday and today, Sarah and I are going to finish up our boquets. I need to go over to the dollar store and get a couple for vases. There is a house down the street from my work with some lovely pink hydrangea. I am thinking about stopping to ask for a couple to add to the cream pitcher bouquet. My squash have not been doing well. They have blossom end rot. I need to get some epsom salts to mix into the watering can. I heard that helps. I don't think I will be entering the plant into the fair. It is not in good condition. I should of entered the pepper instead, its a beauty! Hopefully this week, we will have fair pictures here and some ribbons! Linda

Happy 4th of July

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 10:40:36 GMT

Happy 4th of July everyone! I hope you have a safe and pleasant day! I have to work today, but may go take the kids to see fireworks tonight. We are going tomorrow night up to the town beach in Corinth. They put on a nice show. I am going to put a note in the suggestion box at work about holiday pay at my job. If you are a full time employee and work the holiday you get double time. If you are full time and have the day off you get paid for the day. Now the person that works the holiday and the one with the day off get exactly the same compensation. Does that make sense to you? Doesn't to me. Seems like the person that works it should get something a little extra like maybe getting paid at 2 1/2 the normal rate.

Sarah is trying a new inset for her pump. The needle is small and stays in her. So no kinking of the delivery port. Before it was a small plastic tube that kept getting a kink in the tip. It was easy to put on her and I'm hoping this will solve our problem. When the pump is working properly she does very well on it.

Daisy has gone to her new home and is doing great so far. Here is a picture that the new owners sent to us.

Look at that happy face! Have a safe holiday everyone!

I have my friend back!

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 10:45:25 GMT

David e-mailed me and I went over for a short visit last night. We seemed to pick right back up like nothing happened. We did talk about the problem that occured and I agreed it was my fault and I could see where he got upset. Sarah was wanting to jump in their pool but I said no. It was getting late and the air temp was cool.

We have been having problems with her pump lately. Her inset site (where the tube goes into the skin) has been getting kinked and she is not getting her insulin. As a result her sugars go sky high and she gets sick. She started summer rec yesterday and decided she didn't like it and didn't want to go so we aren't going to make her go. She said it was boring and she didn't know anyone there.

I have decided to re-home Daisy. I found a wonderful family for her and we are bringing her over there tonight. Don't get me wrong, I love Daisy, but I don't have the time and energy to devote to her. Her new family has a huge yard, a dog run and another dog for her to play with! They said we can visit Daisy and they will send pictures... I am going to miss her but I won't miss the mess and chaos everyday! Or the poop and pee everywhere.

Besides that there isn't much more going on. We are going to fireworks tomorrow night at the racetrack and I have the weekend off, but no plans yet...

Twins?

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:30:33 GMT

I think I may have found my Dad's long lost twin brother! LOL!

Sundae on the farm

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:58:08 GMT

I've been trying to caption my pictures, but as usual AOL wants to be stupid. I think they are pretty self explanatory anyhow. I took the kids on Sunday to Sundae on the farm. Yes we had sundaes too! This farm is the large Kings Ransom farm in Northumberland. This farm boasts over 1000 cows and produces a massive quantity of milk each year. If you click on the Bed and breakfast link at the top of their webpage you can find the history of the farm.

We go to Albany today to hopefully get Sarah's pump up and running insulin. Of course his Daddyship is coming. He has nothing to do with her most of the time, but shows up to look like he cares for appointments etc... Why bother?

Travis starts work Monday. He will be working at Wesley, where I work as a groundkeeper. I hope he likes it. He is already complaining that it is cutting into his computer/video game time etc. and that he shouldn't have to do chores because he is working! Ha! Welcome to adulthood son. Its all about work now.

Looks like rain again today. I still haven't gotten the yard mowed and it looks like a meadow now. Linda

Six Flags New England

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:51:59 GMT

Yesterday, I took the kids and Travis' friend Ana to Six Flags New England. It is a 2 1/2 hr ride. Spent $40 in gas for the round trip! It was hot, crowded and expensive! I spent alot of dough. Spent extra for a Flash pass for two so we can go to the head of the line on the rides. Sort of the head of the line. Saved alot of waiting in lines however so it was worth it. We rode (Ana and I), the Scream. That is a tower that brings you up over 200 ft and then drops you. There is a pic in the gallery. We rode the Mind Eraser. I almost puked after! The Batman ride. Had to close my eyes. Almost puked. The Superman ride is the best. You go up a huge hill over 200 ft and get dropped straight down! Then you rush right into a tunnel and go around beds and corkscrews at over 70 mph! All with just a little bar on your lap. We got alot of airtime. Then you go down and rush into a dark tunnel with misters in it. I love that ride! Travis and Ana went on a few rides together and Sarah too. Sarah was disappointed that she didn't get to go on alot of rides. It was very crowded. Long lines too. Alot of city folk. I saw more tattoos, gold and bling then in a jewelry store! Very urban type crowd. If anyone decides to go I would recommend getting the flash pass. Its worth it. Go on a weekday before school is out for the year too. Avoid the crowds. If you want soda go to a place with fountain soda and get the large for 3.99. Don't get a bottle for 3.50. You get alot more in the large soda. Enough for 3. Or get the cup with free refills with the wristband. Make sure you get the wristband too! Its free. Just don't forget to ask. Otherwise the re-fills are 99c. Bring comfortable shoes for walking and sunscreen! Have fun! Vote on my photo above! Be honest, don't just say yes to be nice!

Two dates in one day!

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 10:31:06 GMT

Yes indeed old Linda here met a nice guy and had two dates with him in one day! His name is Brian and he is my age. He works making Rustic Adirondack furniture with his family. He has a daughter that is almost 8. We met for coffee yesterday and then later that evening so the girls could play. Travis even came! Then we went to Friendlys for something to eat. It was great and he is fun and likes to joke the same way I do. He is a rather big guy but carries it well. He knows my brother and Travis' dad. They used to work together at the same place before it closed. Here is his picture.

I must admit, I am a little infatuated. I have never dated a big guy before so I think it will be interested. I have to stop worrying about what my Dad thinks too. If he doesn't like him its too bad. His daughter is adorable and fun too. She sat next to me at dinner last night.

Travis and I worked together and cleaned the living room yesterday. It was quite the undertaking. The dog has made mounds of messes all over include the kids too making them. It isn't perfect but we can see the floor. Not much else going on I'm afraid. Weather has been changeable. Rain and storms and then clear.

So that I'm not latching on to one guy, I have been talking to Matt again. He is the older guy who works for GE. He has a house, a Harley and a pool! He lives quite far and is always busy it seems. He may take me for a Harley ride tonight however. I don't want to jump into anything with either guy. Just get to know them and make a decision.

Happy Father's Day

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 10:44:14 GMT

Here he is, my Dad. Happy Father's Day Dad!

Not much else going on in life. Work, heat, kids. Travis is out of school except for a few exams he has to take. Sarah still has a few days left. We go to Albany on the 25th to get real insulin in the pump! We have practiced with saline and will practice some more before we go. Sarah's grandmother is nervous about it. I wanted to take a couple days off but I don't think I will be able to.

My veggies are coming right along. I see baby squash at the base of flower buds that haven't opened yet. I know I will have squash for the fair! I have two small tomatoes but need three of the same size so I'm hoping I get some more soon. I might be able to pick two close to the fair and refrigerate them until another one catches up. The fair judges seem to want uniformity in size. I will probably end up entering green tomatoes but perhaps red. Have to get ready for work now...