Oberon Time

This week Bell's Oberon came out for the season. I'm sure some of you haven't heard of Oberon, although it is becoming available nationally. Bell's Brewery is in Kalamazoo Michigan. The owner went to Kalamazoo College and would brew beer in his dorm room. Oberon is my favorite beer ever. It's only available April to October (or so). Every year Dave would talk to me sometime during the first week it was out and say "got you a 6 pack of Oberon baby!" He would be so proud he knew before me. We always went outside and worked in the yard while drinking a beer or two. Oh shit, I'm a wreak. Another first. Let's change subjects.....

So today Tim and Edd came over and cleaned up the upstairs so there's room for window work. They even vacuumed. Thanks Tim and Edd. That's just the way life is.... something ends and something begins.

peace, love, groove

It's cold

It's cold, really really cold. How come the birds don't freeze? Oh, you don't really have to answer that. I remember last March being warmer. Maybe I was just busier. Its coming up on 6 months since we lost Dave. Hope I can have a campfire and wish I had a couple fireworks. We had a fire last night by the back door. The dogs always have so much fun.

Saturday I went to South Bend with the other Makis and Ev to meet with Al, Mark and Kris for Kris' birthday celebration. We commented on the way home how much we all missed Dave. There are holes that only he would fill. He would always make us all laugh. I find myself more teary these days and reliving those last hours and minutes over and over again. It's like I'm squeezing every memory (happy and sad) out I can. Thanks for the memories Dave- all of them.

peace, love, groove

A week went by....

So, 3 window estimates and a driveway estimate.... I'm pooped! These were things Dave and I were going to look at doing and then we found out he had cancer. Cancel all projects that aren't necessary. Now they are back on my radar. I should get them completed in the next 3 to 5 weeks. OR I could listen to more estimates and even be paid $100 just to listen. NEVER EVER! First I think 3 window estimates are enough. Second it's exhausting. Put the dogs up, listen to them bark the whole time the salesman is here (mostly Ruthie), try to understand the differences. I feel pretty dang good about my choices. Time to move on. Oh, except now I have to look at window treatments for 5 windows....ugh!

Spring is in the air. The birds are everywhere. The dogs want to play, play, play. I'm taking off the first week of April. It will be good to finish things up and spend some time in the yard. I hope it's warm enough. If it's pleasant...CAMP FIRE!

peace, love, groove

Another anniversary

Last year Dave made corned beef, cabbage and potatoes on the fire. First thing this means to me...it was fairly warm last year at this time too. Second, we had a camp fire. Third, he was one hell of a cook. Miss him a lot today.

peace, love, groove.

Still more pictures

This week went fast! No bluebirds yet, but seeing robins around the yard. I think I just finished scanning all of the pictures from the Tribute. There maybe a couple more things. Posting more now. I'm going to play Carcassonne this afternoon. I've also been getting estimates on windows...wow...this is gonna be hard.

peace, love, groove

And the Tribute is almost documented

I've gotten many of the pictures from posters and the photo video in an album. Take a look. I'm still looking, 'cuz it seems like there were more pictures on the posters. At least it's started. Been on my "list" (to do) for some months now. There are lots of band pictures and memories.

peace, love, groove

Spring is really coming...really

Pictures: the bluebird house is up; dinner with most of the committee in North Carolina.

Tim and Joni helped a lot this week. First they came over Friday night and Joni and I put up the Bluebird house...I'm a little afraid to look inside...don't think anyone moved in yet. There have been a lot of birds stopping by, I need to learn all of their names. My favs are the cardinals and they come around often. And, I have to admit, we got the X-mas tree in the basement. Tim helped with some computer stuff. Then he came over Saturday and helped me replace the kitchen faucet and finished preparing the old laptops for new homes. I took 2 old printers and Dave's old laptop to the Humane Society. They said their computers are so old and slow and ready to die. Wish I had another one to give them. I'll stop by next week to make sure they got stuff set up.

The new faucet is soooooo great. A little change and I feel like being in the kitchen, so I made a chicken casserole this afternoon. Dave was always a good little marter, he always said the old faucet was okay and didn't need to be replaced.... he "could work with it". The new printer is finally set up for wireless printing and now there's still time to start scanning. First stuff from Dave's Tribute. I'm getting some of the list done and that feels great. Thanks for the continued support. I have to be patient with myself and that is the hardest thing of all (next to missing Dave).

peace, love, groove

Sunny and cold

Great sun so far this week... and I need to get the Bluebird house out there. At least the birds are really liking the 2 new feeders I got. It's almost spring and I'm looking forward to a little more energy. I get home, check emails and facebook, eat dinner and most nights go to the bedroom to watch TV and read. I have several delusions of grandeur during the day. .... ... i'll get pictures scanned from Dave's tribute, i'll clean the basement, i'll sort through clothes for goodwill...... nada gets done. Well, maybe this weekend. Just happy spring is getting closer and hopefully everything will get completed....some day.

It will be 5 months since Dave died next week. Wow, FIVE MONTHS. Wow.

peace, love, groove