#27 2014

Having some new carpet and vinyl flooring today.  This requires all the rooms (living room, dining room) to be empty.  You don't realize haw much stuff there is to move.  The flooring guys moved the furniture but it was necessary to empty the shelves.  Now the kitchen is full of things from the dining room.  The patio is full of things from the living room and dining room.  Just a path way to the side door to get outside.  Some what of a hassle.  But should be worth this little in convince when all is done.

How about those Giants?  Great games.  They say they win ugly, but they win by teamwork and determination.  Their closing pitcher has a poker face.  Rarely does he shake off a pitch called for by the catcher.  He is one tough dude.  Here's to them going all the way in the World Series.  Go GIANTS!!!!!!

The Utah Jazz are undefeated in the pre-season.  Work hard guys, make the play offs this year.

Not much else going on here.  Take care.  Be kind to your fellow human.
Pappy1

#26 2014

So many things going on in the world.  With the internet we are in and instant news world.  If somebody sneezes in any part of the world we know about it right away.  Whatever happens any where in the world, it affects us. (USA)Every one and his brother has and opinion on things.  In the "old days" we might not hear about and event for a few days.  Now it gets posted, blogged about and discussed for a nano second, then there is something new.  This is the time for real leadership in this country and the world.

When I was younger there were many things I wanted to accomplish.  As I got older I began to realize what I could actually do.  As time went on I found what I enjoyed and could be effective doing.  Some times you have to go through several stages to find your peace of mind.  I once heard about a man who was feeling sorry for himself.  All he had to eat was fruit from dumpster's, then he looked back and there was a man eating what he wouldn't eat.  Look at yourself.  Be a better person.  Find something in your life that brings you contentment.  Enlarge that.  Be thankful you are alive.  Embrace being on this earth.  Your time here is what you make of it.  Your burden in life can be heavy or light.  That is a choice you can make.

Good night.
Pappy1
 

#25 2014

There has been some thoughts shared recently among our blogs about jobs.  Over the years I have had a few.  Some lasted only a short time.  Summer work during my school years.  Construction work after high school, and so on.  I suppose the first one I had to study for and get a license was to sell cars.  This was in 1967.  I sold cars for a Ford sealer for about 4 months or so.  Not what I wanted to do for very long.  Was I good at the job?  I sold five or six cars and not all to family or friends.  Most of the time between 1965 and 1980 I was self employed in farming.  Doing custom farming or farming rented ground.  I think it was 1970 I moved from CA to ID to do custom fertilizer application for a large company.  I applied NH3 using a tractor and a plow.  Also during this time I acquired some haying equipment, and cut hay for farmers.  I expanded into trucks using them to apply dry fertilizer to farmers fields, this was with the large fertilizer company.  In 1980 some things happened in the family that required me to sell the equipment and go to work for and hourly wage.  This was also for the large fertilizer company.  This time I was driving a truck picking up chemicals and delivering them to various locations.  Over about 5 states with a base in ID.  Also at this time I managed a warehouse where I received and shipped chemicals from.  In 1985 I moved to SoCal to work in the industrial chemical side for the same company.  I had various jobs there, manufacturing, truck driving, etc.  For about a year I was Distribution manager for two operation here.  I found out I didn't care for that kind of work, so they were kind enough to take me back as a driver.  In 2003 I retired.  I look back and I did several things I am proud of.  It was 33 years associated with the same company, 23 of those years on wages.  Would I do things differently given the chance?  Some things maybe but all things considered I am happy with what I did and experienced.

A job is what you make of it.  Not happy educate yourself, learn a new skill.  Move on.  Dream big.  Don't limit yourself.

Take care.
Pappy1
 

#24 2014

This past week we have had our grandson with us.  Such a wonderful young man.  He is so nice and good to be around.  If you can't tell I am just overflowing with pride.  Then on Friday his Mom came in.  Happy to see her.  They went to a concert at the Rose Bowl on Friday night.  Friday afternoon my Brother and Sister from Dixon, CA arrived.  Along with y Sister and her husband from Burbank.  We had a good visit, then they went back to Burbank.  Friday night our daughter from SD arrived.  The rest of the weekend was enjoyed very much.  Isabel didn't feel very well on Sunday.  Hope she feels better today.  This morning we took T and S to the Long Beach Airport to catch their flight home.  They needed to be there by 7am.  So it was a early day for me.  Some of the Burbank people said they would be back today.  Not sure what time.  I have had a good time this weekend, well the whole week with T here.  Happy and thankful to have such a wonderful family.

Take care, be kind.
Pappy1

#23 2014

Hello August.  The first six months of 2014 have come and gone.  What did you accomplish in that time period?  I didn't do anything special.  Just went about my daily life.  My family is well.  A good friend had a fall toward the end of July.  He is in the hospital, we are praying for his recovery.

Our grandson is here for a week.  Enjoying his company.  He is quite a young man.  Very proud of him.  There a couple of things we plan on doing, but mostly just to be with him.

Wishing all a pleasant and happy August.  Take care.
Pappy1

#22 2014

Here I am sitting before my keyboard wondering what words will appear on this page.  I feel the need to write to share some thoughts.  I woke up and looked out my window at the fountain.  There were two humming birds taking a bath.  Lovely little creatures.  Very pleasant way to start the day.  

The other day at the center, which has about thirty chairs or so, I was thinking about the story each one of us has.  We are all there for treatment of our condition.  What did they do?  How has their condition affected their family?  Each one of us has a story but do we want to share that story with a stranger?  The nurses are all very busy and efficient .  Pleasant and caring people.  Do they get depressed dealing with people like us?  It is easier to just settle back in my chair and watch TV.  Most days I have a good experience  at the center.  I am treated with respect, and the nurses are always checking to see if I am alright.  I am thankful for the service and treatment they provide.  

Summer time is vacation time.  Here lately I have had the desire to get on the road.  Don't know if or when this will happen, but a little dreaming is good.  Our neighbor traded in his motor home for a bigger one.  Now he and his wife are gone for a month to Northern Cal by Lake Shasta.  They have a small cabin there and with the motor home next to the cabin they are good.  There are other people there and they all get together and play cards and things.

Time for me to fix my breakfast and see what happened in the world last night.  Take care have a good and productive day.

Pappy1

#21 2014

Here we are half way thru 2014.  How has the first half been for you?  So far the year has been good for me.  My birthday in April was very enjoyable.  Had family here, wouldn't you know I was the oldest of the group.  Health wise I am doing fine.  At the center the nurses say I am looking good and doing well.  I kinda look at it as my part time job.  Three days a week, for four and a half hours each.  In reality it is what keeps me alive.  Small price to pay to keep on living.  Our garden has done well.  I enjoy being able to sit out side and watch the birds as they bath in the fountain.  Simple things that make life enjoyable.  Quiet time with my daughters when they are here.  The wife and I are in a good place.   We respect and love each other.

The second half of 2014 will be as good I hope.

Just looking at my keyboard and I have no idea what the keys on the top row can do.  When I was taking typing class in high school, it was a manual type writer.  I think there was one electric.  White out was sold by the case.  Copies required carbon paper(kids today won't know what carbon paper does).  My 6th grade teacher told us there would some day be a vehicle that would take man into space and back and be like a glider.  What you say???  Amazing thing have been invented.  A machine that harvests tomatoes with only two or three people, and electric eye does most of the work.  I grew up with hand picking the tomatoes with a crew of 40 people.  I didn't pick tomatoes myself but was involved in running the crew.  Farming has changed a lot since then.  My mind has wondered down memory lane.  Now on the computer is so much easier.

Wishing all a very happy and enjoyable 2nd half of 2014.  Take care.
Pappy1