tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61603630130097095572024-03-13T19:43:48.079-07:00Saoirse In SpokaneSaoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.comBlogger629125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-1543012563492872822011-08-06T09:08:00.000-07:002011-08-06T09:08:16.270-07:00Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c6PO98PnrRI/Tj1m3g29STI/AAAAAAAABR4/4M-PXgReuhM/s1600/269488_242041195824655_173621922666583_921192_3364613_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-c6PO98PnrRI/Tj1m3g29STI/AAAAAAAABR4/4M-PXgReuhM/s400/269488_242041195824655_173621922666583_921192_3364613_n.jpg" t$="true" width="295" /></a></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-1644704589824159652011-08-05T08:12:00.000-07:002011-08-06T09:06:49.545-07:00Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScG_lFqqZck/TjwIRfPKdQI/AAAAAAAABR0/4LOOFSW0xY0/s1600/264898_10150213728418202_38051523201_7299057_3205708_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScG_lFqqZck/TjwIRfPKdQI/AAAAAAAABR0/4LOOFSW0xY0/s400/264898_10150213728418202_38051523201_7299057_3205708_n.jpg" t$="true" width="291" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just enjoying summer time at home.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-44856860527690201082011-08-04T14:50:00.000-07:002011-08-04T14:50:39.159-07:00Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qfzGSNudeAY/TjsOtFpk4OI/AAAAAAAABRw/DG0tJWBmWFE/s1600/4b30cf84d1cb8700efbba57cb25bd58e.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="262" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qfzGSNudeAY/TjsOtFpk4OI/AAAAAAAABRw/DG0tJWBmWFE/s400/4b30cf84d1cb8700efbba57cb25bd58e.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Before it got too hot we got out and ran some errands. First our weekly banking had to be done. Then for a quick breakfast - 2 biscuits for $2 from <a href="http://www.carlsjr.com/"><em>Carl's Jr</em></a><em>.</em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dropped a bag of clothes off at <a href="http://www.valuevillage.com/"><em>Value Village</em></a>. Stopped at <a href="http://www.coinsplus.com/"><em>Coins Plus</em></a> to have my gold appraised. They were a little low, okay alot low as I found out. I guess that is how they pay for those television commericals. We got a much better deal at Gold Buyers of America on Wall Street. We got double the money that was offered by Coins Plus. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We went to <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&xhr=t&cp=27&qe=cmFlJ3MgdXNlZCBib29rcyBzcG9rYW5lIHdh&qesig=sLupaSv-25WQuY2rTHo-eA&pkc=AFgZ2tmmhlG5QPISK6aobqaW0GRJ1SAXx5MzljK-bi7csb2rdOdTPLVeeKjvxE7avb1e06uVYGNzKKG9WMXIYklzUgQxX2v_2w&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS383US384&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&ion=1&biw=1024&bih=535&wrapid=tljp1312493706703036&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=rae's+used+books+spokane+wa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=rae's+used+books&hnear=0x549e185c30bbe7e5:0xddfcc9d60b84d9b1,Spokane,+WA&cid=11772550745490583411"><em>Rae's Book Exchange</em></a> and traded a few books in. The clerk was pretty rude compared to the last few times I was there. Because of her sourpuss attitude Michael did not want to buy any books from her. I will think twice about going back. We travelled onto <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&qscrl=1&nord=1&rlz=1T4GGLL_enUS383US384&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&ion=1&biw=1024&bih=535&wrapid=tlif131249381368710&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=used+books+spokane+wa&fb=1&gl=us&hq=used+books&hnear=0x549e185c30bbe7e5:0xddfcc9d60b84d9b1,Spokane,+WA&cid=15358558551148535147"><em>Booktraders</em></a> in the Garland District. She took all 3 big bag of books that we had and Michael bought some <a href="http://www.clive-cussler-books.com/"><em>Clive Custler</em></a> books he has been looking for.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stopped at <a href="http://www.postalannex.com/storeindex.asp?storenum=216"><em>Postal Annex</em></a> and picked up our mail. Mailed back our 3 Netflix movies so we can have new movies for the weekend. Michael also went to <a href="http://www.acehardware.com/home/index.jsp"><em>Ace Hardware</em></a> in the same shopping center and bought a plumbing snake.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nice rootbeer float at the Spotted Moose Cafe was waiting to reward us for all our running around.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-62234435408692281762011-08-02T09:11:00.000-07:002011-08-02T09:11:43.508-07:00Tuesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FiTAjVq4ViM/Tjghrz2hR2I/AAAAAAAABRs/_WlvK-gbpt8/s1600/268747_237734229578768_140260422659483_904256_6304494_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FiTAjVq4ViM/Tjghrz2hR2I/AAAAAAAABRs/_WlvK-gbpt8/s400/268747_237734229578768_140260422659483_904256_6304494_n.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-51328398912631165262011-08-01T08:15:00.000-07:002011-08-02T09:09:58.119-07:00Monday - Lughnasadh<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-avQSnDNo_ew/TjbC8SBZE3I/AAAAAAAABRo/df1kDgmBptc/s1600/banishing_the_deformed_child_by_rainbowgryphon-d3haxkb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="302" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-avQSnDNo_ew/TjbC8SBZE3I/AAAAAAAABRo/df1kDgmBptc/s400/banishing_the_deformed_child_by_rainbowgryphon-d3haxkb.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The name of this festival is Irish Gaelic for "Commemoration of Lugh". Some authors give the meaning as marriage, gathering or feast (in the name of) of Lugh. The meaning remains basically the same: Lugh is the Deity of Lughnasadh, and there is a feast. </div><br />
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Although Lugh gives his name to this festival, it is also associated with Lugh's foster mother Tailtiu, who is said to have cleared the way for the introduction of agriculture in Ireland, thus linking Lughnasadh to the land and the harvest. <br />
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The modern Irish Gaelic name for the month of August is Lúnasa. In Scottish Gaelic Lunasda means the 1st of August. <br />
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One of several historic sources for the four Celtic fire festivals Imbolc, Bealtaine, Lughnasadh und Samhain is the early medieval Irish tale "Tochmarc Emire" (The Wooing of Emer), which is part of the Ulster Cycle. In the form we know it today it was written in the 10th or 11th century CE, but it is safe to assume that this tale - like so many others - contains a much older nucleus.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Finally got out of the house in the early afternoon. Starting to get warmer. Went to the <a href="http://socialsecurityhop.com/offices/social-security-office-spokane-wa-99299-washington"><em><span style="color: #4c1130;">Social Security office</span></em></a> for the 2nd time to drop off papers that we did last time that they said they did not have. From there went by the <a href="http://www.postalannex.com/storeindex.asp?storenum=216"><em><span style="color: #4c1130;">Postal Annex</span></em></a> for the mail and then <a href="http://local.safeway.com/wa/spokane-1494.html"><em><span style="color: #4c1130;">Safeway</span></em></a> for supplies and a prescription (that was not ready). A quick stop before heading home because we forgot ice. I bought a <a href="http://www.megamillions.com/whereto/states_wa.asp"><em><span style="color: #4c1130;">Mega Millions</span></em></a> ticket along with the ice.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The Spotted Moose Cafe served BLT's for dinner. Looks like sandwiches are on the menu for the rest of the week.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-89220521501436574022011-07-31T20:30:00.000-07:002011-07-31T20:30:23.205-07:00Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkNFUO1aA2M/TjYcnriBVaI/AAAAAAAABRg/m5hg039gop0/s1600/our_lady_of_crows_by_barkingmadron-d3dyfgf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CkNFUO1aA2M/TjYcnriBVaI/AAAAAAAABRg/m5hg039gop0/s400/our_lady_of_crows_by_barkingmadron-d3dyfgf.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A warm Sunday. We went no where and accomplished little. We did put a few things away. Our mover friend came by and gave us a nice bedframe that he got for free. All set up and makes such a big difference. Now I want to buy the plastic under the bed shoe storage to store all my shoes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dinner at the Spotted Moose Cafe rustled up a repeat of steak sandwiches and potato salad. Fresh tea hit the spot.</div><div align="center"></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-10682429912331071822011-07-30T19:55:00.000-07:002011-07-30T19:55:16.182-07:00Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HkIjFe4pKWA/TjTDXpvfrgI/AAAAAAAABRc/t5iqdXu7smI/s1600/465.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HkIjFe4pKWA/TjTDXpvfrgI/AAAAAAAABRc/t5iqdXu7smI/s640/465.jpg" t$="true" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A nice relaxing day at the lake. It was about 5 degrees cooler than back in town with a nice breeze. Said goodbye to sister in law and husband as they head back to California tomorrow morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spotted Moose Cafe served steak sandwiches and deviled egg potato salad for dinner.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-17453183907375985952011-07-29T21:04:00.000-07:002011-07-29T21:04:13.513-07:00Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y_cDe-RdhkY/TjOCdpMNexI/AAAAAAAABRY/xCHG1jcWmeI/s1600/74ef49b0%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-y_cDe-RdhkY/TjOCdpMNexI/AAAAAAAABRY/xCHG1jcWmeI/s400/74ef49b0%255B1%255D.jpg" t$="true" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Warming up a little, trying to act like summer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was a freeform day. Put some stuff away and spent most of the playing on my computer.</div><div align="center"></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-76572766067721575552011-07-28T08:02:00.000-07:002011-07-29T21:02:13.262-07:00Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G8o29qLm1Qs/TjF5yfYDqLI/AAAAAAAABRU/_UuEYxKwR1g/s1600/470px-Colin_Campbell_Cooper%252C_Fortune_Teller.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G8o29qLm1Qs/TjF5yfYDqLI/AAAAAAAABRU/_UuEYxKwR1g/s400/470px-Colin_Campbell_Cooper%252C_Fortune_Teller.jpg" t$="true" width="312" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Drove out to Deer Park to see sister-in-law and husband's RV. Very nice and compact. I have too much stuff to live in an RV for any length of time. Nice weather and nice visit.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-70394797569127016112011-07-27T06:38:00.000-07:002011-07-28T08:00:03.392-07:00Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJb9OTKS_ro/TjAUv-OfuMI/AAAAAAAABRQ/QTNsVJ2I9so/s1600/Like_a_Summer_Solstice_by_XxAkyl_2xX.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MJb9OTKS_ro/TjAUv-OfuMI/AAAAAAAABRQ/QTNsVJ2I9so/s400/Like_a_Summer_Solstice_by_XxAkyl_2xX.jpg" t$="true" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My sister in law and husband dropped by The Spotted Moose Cafe for what we now call "lupper". Too late for lunch and almost dinner. We dined on beef enchiladas and milk chocolate frosted brownies for dessert. Nice visit with great conversation. The weather still remaining in the perfect 70's.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rest of the day we put a few more things away and did what we wanted. Kind of like a free day.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-37430190081531783082011-07-26T08:50:00.000-07:002011-07-27T06:36:58.201-07:00Tuesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDxxi5ShjLU/Ti7iOU5hNfI/AAAAAAAABRM/uintUvdx6Mk/s1600/Natalie-Fischer-20080305010042-nats-whimsical003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="327" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDxxi5ShjLU/Ti7iOU5hNfI/AAAAAAAABRM/uintUvdx6Mk/s400/Natalie-Fischer-20080305010042-nats-whimsical003.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Absolute beautiful weather day! I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop and we get a string of really hot weather. But I will take all these nice days they want to throw at us.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Michael had his follow up appointment with the surgeon and got a report of flying colors. Everything is healing nicely. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Went to Safeway and bought a few groceries we needed. Used the $30 gift card they gave me last time so total for all the groceries was $5.00. That was awesome. Picked up some prescriptions and learned our pharmacist has not quit but is on vacation in Canada. Big relief. I will not change pharmacies until she is no longer working there.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Spotted Moose Cafe served Pretzel/Honey peanut encrusted fried chicken for dinner with 1/2 a baked potato and corn on the cob. Found the recipe on a Racael Ray television show. I normally do not like what she cooks but this sounded and looked good and it was.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-77312074581061996172011-07-25T07:33:00.000-07:002011-07-26T08:49:04.711-07:00Monday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IVDg0vGWY7o/Ti19mmTSUnI/AAAAAAAABRI/J3cKRnnfamo/s1600/254868_10150277280578338_226113043337_9311084_1773125_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IVDg0vGWY7o/Ti19mmTSUnI/AAAAAAAABRI/J3cKRnnfamo/s400/254868_10150277280578338_226113043337_9311084_1773125_n.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A little overcast this morning. We spent the day up at the lake yesterday. Lots of people had the same idea. It was nice seeing everyone. Feasted on Kay's delicious fried chicken and some really yummy corn on the cob and <a href="http://www.yokesfoods.com/"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><em>Yoke's</em></span></a> potato salad. It was hot in town, around 90 degrees but the temperature at the lake was perfect.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today we are driving up to <a href="http://www.chewelah.org/"><span style="color: #bf9000;"><em>Chewelah</em></span></a> to visit Sue's resting place. On the way back the plan is salad bar at the pizza place in Deer Park.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lots still to put away from the move on Saturday.I will be happy when the apartment is back to looking normal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We stopped at the lake before heading north to Chewelah. Said hello to the neighbors. Rain spitted on us on the way up and they way back, but we missed the big thunderstorm cell that blew through later. The plot at the cementary was peaceful. My sister in law planted roses and we all said our hellos and goodbyes. Drove back to Deer Park and had lunch at <a href="http://deerpark.pizzafactory.com/contact/index.html"><span style="color: #cc0000;">the Pizza Factory</span></a>. We got there about 10 minutes before 2:00 and the buffett closes at 2:00, but they were kind enough to keep it open for us and put new pizzas on the table. Salad bar was fresh and delicious and Michael loved the pizza.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-2822926621541197542011-07-23T17:30:00.000-07:002011-07-23T17:30:10.625-07:00Saturday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lSQ92mg8EnM/TitlPmnuGQI/AAAAAAAABRE/X6WbHd1Yhx4/s1600/2ff8b040%255B1%255D.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lSQ92mg8EnM/TitlPmnuGQI/AAAAAAAABRE/X6WbHd1Yhx4/s400/2ff8b040%255B1%255D.jpg" t$="true" width="305" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We both woke early so we could meet our mover friend and his son over at the old house to help us move some more stuff from the house. Nice and sunny but cool this morning. We made a good push at loading everything that we really care about. Funny thing one of the boxes of books there was a book titled, <a href="http://www.peterwalshdesign.com/booksClutter.php"><em><span style="color: #a64d79;">Does This Clutter Make My Butt Look Big</span></em></a>...had to laugh looking at all the bags and boxes (clutter) that was unloaded into our apartment. Gosh where did all this stuff come from. Definitley time to de-clutter.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have been spending the rest of the day slowly unpacking, putting away, doing laundry and watching tv movies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Last night we watched the movie <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1126591/fullcredits"><em><span style="color: #c27ba0;">Burlesque</span></em></a>. I liked it alot. Great cast and I liked the story.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Beans and Cornbread at the Spotted Moose Cafe for dinner last night. Cheap, filling and oh so good. Had leftovers for dinner tonight.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-6882457079062283852011-07-22T06:19:00.000-07:002011-07-22T09:56:36.122-07:00Friday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iYAuz0bQ4zE/Til18xCyh-I/AAAAAAAABQ4/kFElQxq8XEw/s1600/107.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iYAuz0bQ4zE/Til18xCyh-I/AAAAAAAABQ4/kFElQxq8XEw/s400/107.bmp" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chilly enough to wear long sleeves yesterday. A few sprinkles too. Today seems to be looking the same as is only 49 degrees this morning.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We did not get going yesterday until close to 1:00. Went to the new bank and picked up the checks we ordered. Now I can pay the car payment. From there we went to <a href="http://www.walmart.com/?adid=77777777912200165254&wmlspartner=PSBrand"><span style="color: #351c75;"><em>Walmart</em></span></a> (Airway Heights) and picked out new sheets. We chose the t-shirt material ones in a dark gray color. Nice and soft.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Off to the doctor. We talked of options. He even noticed the weight I had lost. I decided on the ablation surgery. We have it set for August 25th at <a href="http://www2.providence.org/spokane/facilities/sacred-heart-medical-center/Pages/default.aspx#section=page-1"><span style="color: #351c75;"><em>Sacred Heart</em></span></a>. It is a long surgery that takes 4 to 6 hours. Older distinguished doctor promised to be the one to do the surgery, not some unknow staff surgeon. I am not sure if I will have the under arm surgery before or after the ablation surgery. Need to find out the recovery time when I have my appointment on August 1st with Finn's surgeon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When we left the doctor's office M's cell phone was ringing. Speedy Delivery drivers saying they were running very early and wanted to delivery 1 1/2 hrs early. Drove home and they were already there with mattresses up the stairs. The two were quick, efficient and very professional. Our frame did not fit so we will need to buy a new frame. The new sheets fit perfectly. Even though these mattresses are alot smaller they sure felt better.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made fish sticks and fries for dinner. Nothing exciting on tv. We went to bed early. Today we need to drop off <a href="https://www.numericacu.com/">car payment</a> and pick up a <a href="http://www.safeway.com/IFL/Grocery/Home">prescription</a>. </div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-72863630665211522392011-07-21T07:29:00.000-07:002011-07-22T06:30:08.050-07:00Thursday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mGK8Dzsr7Uc/TigyRphXKOI/AAAAAAAABQ0/uP8JWiJWyx8/s1600/Blossom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mGK8Dzsr7Uc/TigyRphXKOI/AAAAAAAABQ0/uP8JWiJWyx8/s400/Blossom.jpg" t$="true" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Overcast and breezy this morning. The forecast calls for rain today. I can live with that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We met wonderful sister in law and husband and father in law at our new Spokane <a href="http://www.olivegarden.com/"><span style="color: #351c75;"><em>Olive Garden</em></span></a> location yesterday to celebrate father in law's birthday. They did a really nice job building and furnishing this new location. Parking is so much easier than downtown. They gave us the VIP room which I thought was nice. The service was excellent. We had the unlimited salad, soup and breadsticks. Delicious food and such a bargain at only $7.95. We had unhurried, nice conversation and caught up on all the family happenings. I forgot the camera. But I will remember it this weekend when we meet up again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://themattressoutletinc.com/"><span style="color: #674ea7;"><em>Mattress Outlet</em></span></a> called to set up the time they will deliver the new bed today. I will need to go out and find some sheets on sale since we are changing the size of bed from king to queen. Our mover friend called and confirmed that Saturday morning we will move the rest of the stuff out of the house. And last but not least the new bank called and our checks are ready to pick up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We watched that new show <em><a href="http://www.aoltv.com/2011/07/12/cedric-the-entertainer-new-its-worth-what-game-show-the-talk-video/"><span style="color: #674ea7;">It's Worth What</span></a></em>? with Cedric the Entertainer. It was okay. Some of the items stumped me. After that we watched <em><a href="http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2011/07/americas-got-talent-results-who-survived/"><span style="color: #351c75;">America's Got Talent - The Results</span></a></em>. Sorry to see some acts go and more sorry to see some annoying ones stay.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So today we have bank, sheets, doctor appointment and bed arrival. Another full day.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-12890351513306937842011-07-20T05:48:00.000-07:002011-07-20T05:48:37.001-07:00Third Wednesday in July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3DdenJ5R7LA/TibHQtdUVEI/AAAAAAAABQw/GSdb9yeVd40/s1600/%2521cid_17ebf547-2401-4b22-95f6-559746818589.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3DdenJ5R7LA/TibHQtdUVEI/AAAAAAAABQw/GSdb9yeVd40/s400/%2521cid_17ebf547-2401-4b22-95f6-559746818589.jpg" t$="true" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I woke early as I usually do. From the balcony of our apartment I always love to see early morning come to the city. Sunrise here begins around 4:45. This morning was blue skies with dark gray clouds with a chilly breeze rustling in the trees. Little orange blinking lights from the city below can be seen through the now fully engulfed trees. Unusually chilly at 48 degrees. Strange weather for summertime. Most of the country is burning to a crisp while we are enjoying unusual mild temperatures.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For months I've been trying to decide what to do with my blog. I've been posting favorite photos and a small synopsis of what has been going on without much detail. Should I really write about what is really going on and how all of it is effecting me? Or should I just not get that personal. Would anybody care? Or would it help if I wrote it down so I can sort it all out?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My fabulous handsome doctor performed my 5th cardioversion. I enjoyed 8 days of better health and then sitting on the couch I felt it slip out of rythym. Depressed! Yesterday went to an appointment with my fabulous handsome doctor and now we are exloring other options. Tomorrow I see my older distinguished doctor to explore those other options. Cardiologists I have learned come in two varieties: electricians and plumbers. My doctor is a plumber and the older distinguised doctor is a electrician.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also this week the garage to our house, that we no longer are living in, was set fire to. I am 100% positive kids did this. It caught the back sides of our garage and my father in law's garage. We have no clue how this will play out with the insurance. Our insurance should be still in force, but you never can tell with insurance companies. If the fire investigator can get the kids to admit they set the fire, then their parents' insurance can pay for the damages. Just another worry for the worry box.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We talked to our friend the mover and he will help us next week get the rest of the stuff out of the house. This is our number one goal is to get completely out of there so we go on to the next phase. There are certain things I do not want to walk away from that are still there. Once we are out of there we can turn off the electricity. Another bill gone. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today we are visiting with wonderful sister-in-law and husband who are here from California. It will be nice to catch up and commiserate about sucky health and the woes of life and family. Hopefully father in law can join us so we can celebrate his birthday. I must bring camera and take lots of pictures.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-23405601414270208302011-07-16T06:56:00.000-07:002011-07-20T05:15:08.798-07:00Day 202<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBgw3YWl99M/TiGWswPgeLI/AAAAAAAABQs/Cm7vVvuhIbk/s1600/282619_2023620704161_1053296041_3155684_6820948_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GBgw3YWl99M/TiGWswPgeLI/AAAAAAAABQs/Cm7vVvuhIbk/s400/282619_2023620704161_1053296041_3155684_6820948_n.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you Julien for allowing me to use this great cityscape photo. To see more of Julien's photos go <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2023585463280.187966.1053296041&l=3a7861fe43">here</a>.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-81857101074667072082011-07-14T18:19:00.000-07:002011-07-14T18:19:27.520-07:00Day 200<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wZIABO7rg7c/Th-VjETWoEI/AAAAAAAABQo/LmhUooYAydU/s1600/il_570xN_250077237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wZIABO7rg7c/Th-VjETWoEI/AAAAAAAABQo/LmhUooYAydU/s400/il_570xN_250077237.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-24743542003521033532011-07-13T11:18:00.000-07:002011-07-14T18:17:23.524-07:00Day 199<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StzHf9uge6g/Th3hYdafP9I/AAAAAAAABQk/veuLP3nyosY/s1600/263571_10150224648021139_663161138_7325548_2531023_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" m$="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StzHf9uge6g/Th3hYdafP9I/AAAAAAAABQk/veuLP3nyosY/s400/263571_10150224648021139_663161138_7325548_2531023_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love going to the movies! We took Angel and Sammie to They Yuppy Puppy and snuck away to the Wandermere Theatres and watched The Zookeeper. Just enjoyed the whole thing.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-24920335975505368822011-07-12T08:58:00.000-07:002011-07-13T11:17:11.612-07:00Day 198<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qZUpm3yc6Y8/ThxvHSzN97I/AAAAAAAABQg/EsXsKyFLeh4/s1600/ClassicUFOL_468x366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" m$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qZUpm3yc6Y8/ThxvHSzN97I/AAAAAAAABQg/EsXsKyFLeh4/s400/ClassicUFOL_468x366.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Registered at the Medical Lake VA Cementary. Pads from the Yuppy Puppy. Love traveling the back roads and seeing all the pretty farms and ranches.</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-24977209518491835012011-07-11T08:10:00.000-07:002011-07-12T08:57:05.726-07:00Day 197<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YuO0YNo7rEA/ThsSc6EFS0I/AAAAAAAABQc/1GvMqmV8cps/s1600/262059_225409264148921_123759050980610_714659_1163461_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" m$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YuO0YNo7rEA/ThsSc6EFS0I/AAAAAAAABQc/1GvMqmV8cps/s400/262059_225409264148921_123759050980610_714659_1163461_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Social Security Office and the VA Business Office all in one day. Alot accomplished. 2 bills paid and a movie returned. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Garlic Lime Chicken Tacos for dinner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Movie: I Am Number Four (Excellent! Tim Olyphant!!!)</div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-63085353233066146162011-07-09T09:20:00.000-07:002011-07-09T09:20:15.837-07:00Day 195<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Epa7ZaXRkNY/Thh_hFqepVI/AAAAAAAABQY/XJCI0UBjJYw/s1600/263774_10150225180012477_147639107476_7708199_3018387_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" m$="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Epa7ZaXRkNY/Thh_hFqepVI/AAAAAAAABQY/XJCI0UBjJYw/s400/263774_10150225180012477_147639107476_7708199_3018387_n.jpg" width="293" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This week flew by too fast. Cardioversion was a success. Today heading to lake for rest and relaxation.</div><div align="center"></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-69833779290502530472011-07-05T00:33:00.000-07:002011-07-05T00:33:58.972-07:00Day 190 Monday 4th of July<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F0TRhr7SbdI/ThK-VW6MJHI/AAAAAAAABQU/H-mM-AB1H0o/s1600/264600_230684876952300_203815639639224_794537_2463691_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F0TRhr7SbdI/ThK-VW6MJHI/AAAAAAAABQU/H-mM-AB1H0o/s400/264600_230684876952300_203815639639224_794537_2463691_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-42581022346694182802011-07-05T00:31:00.000-07:002011-07-05T00:31:57.992-07:00Day 189 Sunday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RwwHaftNjsU/ThK91nLQplI/AAAAAAAABQQ/KLba9cGo-34/s1600/19547_244237773716_243843828716_3358181_1955820_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" i$="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RwwHaftNjsU/ThK91nLQplI/AAAAAAAABQQ/KLba9cGo-34/s400/19547_244237773716_243843828716_3358181_1955820_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6160363013009709557.post-9791397550639419052011-07-02T09:36:00.000-07:002011-07-02T09:36:37.074-07:00Day 188<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXVhnt5jCPI/Tg9JA6U6AtI/AAAAAAAABQM/6rKR5du3hAs/s1600/KingTalderoy3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i$="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-mXVhnt5jCPI/Tg9JA6U6AtI/AAAAAAAABQM/6rKR5du3hAs/s400/KingTalderoy3.jpg" width="332" /></a></div>Saoirse in Spokanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17832793203438825920noreply@blogger.com0