Tomorrow - It Is A Busy Day!

oh alas, Bruce hits the stores tomorrow - some of you lucky city folk maybe able to purchase. Not for the gal from the mountain side, I will have to wait.

Also tomorrow on CTV, Spectacle with Elvis Costello - oh low and behold - John Prine! Good grief, finally it is our time.

More than one time I have had occasion whereby Bruce releases then John Prine or visa-versa. I wonder where the heck is Neil? teehee, he never seems to quite fit into the mold.

I am rebuilding Lydia, my scarecrowette. I have her body built; but I had to break. I can barely hold the hammer let alone slam it on down. It is a lil bit at a time. Her ensemble this year will be much the same as last year, only this year she is dawning new lips and a new hat - ah, she will be a picture of beauty.

Oh Boy Records, Again

Finally, I have located the to whom the 'other' women is...It is Nancy.

Nancy was instrumental in the development of 'chat' on www.//http:jpshrine.org

The sideways lass is Reeda Buresh.

teehee, I guess they go for that french thing in Nashville at OhBoyRecords - there seems to be that right thing over the 's'.

hahaha!

Day of Recoup

I have not gained recouperation from yesterday, my trip down the mountain side spent me. Today, noisemaker is going to have a small fire, we are permitted - for now - to do so.

I have placed all the groceries we purchased yesterday at Costco and Wally World away. Noisemaker is very happy, he loves it when he sees the shelves in the pantry are loaded.

I'm a odd. Most women, while shopping for upper gear would opt for some pink, lil bit of a frock, not me. I go for the lumberjack shirts. I found two at Wally's by Levi Strauss, regularly $24.99 - I got them for $9.00 each.

Geez, noisemaker actually did the 'let freeze this'. He had much kitchen time this morning. I opted for John Prine, I am listening to - The Missing Years. I have been rather stuck on the missing years, think it is because I do not want to fall off my perch nor reside at 23 skidoo.

I do not know anything about religion. I have religion, but only my religion - to which no followers I have. I will never sell the farm. I would rather turn 60 and dance with a hula hoop!

eh, my day. . .

Down the mountain side we go early, early this morning - early - awake at 4 a.m. Noisemaker did. He clanged on in at 10 past 5 and I acknowledged yep, time to awake. By 5:30 a.m. he was standing at the door, awaiting for me. For the love of god, I barely had time to coffee with the limited wildlife and brush my teeth then we were on the road to the city.

We were lost for several moments, not that we missed time - only sleep. We found the bone test factory and a most interesting conversation I had with the bone tester in charge. "Where do you reside" she asked. I laughed. Replied - side of the mountain blah, blah, blah. She quickly acknowledges and knows of the place I reside. Ah, I am thinking - mind it is a tickin'...pot capital of the world...I laughed. Bone tester has a series of question for me...comes to - do you smoke - oh yes, I do, but not pot, only cigarettes. She goes into near the life of Linda on Mars with laughter, I mean big laughter. She props my knees up, fixes up my hip and foot - we are off to nuclearville. The test is done, complete.

She tells me you are very petite - I replied why yes, I am - been that way for near 55 years. It is no surprise to me. Where the door prize may lay here is no doctor asked me how I fell. They were concern that I fell on ice and being less that 5' tall - well, it's a short distance. Oh my deary, dear - you are fragile.

I fell on a hill blanketed with glare ice. I lost traction, I slid approximately ten feet. I had not a choice, my feet danced, I fell down the hill. I am thankful I did not hit my head. When I landed, I was able to get up - ah, then the noisemaker was there.

We proceeded to the village hospital and the rest is somewhat an on going history.

Let it be know to all - I am fragile, I am 93 pounds, I am 4'11". I am not going into a ring with any UFC guy nor Rocky. I can fling 2 x 4 flingers at cows and I can chase them. I am strong willed and no, I am not a bitch. Actually, I am badged at being quite a good hearted woman :)
who does the Wally World, Costco aisles, takes Noisemakers' bellars. I sing John Prine and yep when I dressed today I dawned up the John Prine sweat shirt - John Prine Live - oh but not 2010 - long ago sweat shirt. I will get the I 'Heart' Johnny t-shirt soon - it'll be a John Prine thrillville day! You know he has that new cd coming out - In Person & On Stage. geez, did I not write about that. . .

...another day in Paradise...

Spring has arrived on the mountain side. The birds are flocking in and I think I shall now proclaim I have a bird sanctuary. I must get a name - any ideas - all would be welcomed.

Tons of birds have came to visit. Chickadees, Flickers, a variety of Woodpeckers, geese, ducks, and eagles - no doves. Good Lord - I fear if I ever saw a dove here, I would fall off my perch.

We had a blizzard fly through here about four days ago or so; power on/power off. Snow and big wind, trees were down on power lines (made the hydro boys very busy). Nothing riles up my blood pressure more than having no power. Oh teehee, that is not true - noisemaker can rile up my blood pressure with all his cursing and his attitude of negative.

I have been trying to type with both hands, oh lord - the left fingers hurt bad, but I do keep trying....type then rest, type then rest. My left wrist looks like it has be shattered, it looks close to the side of being deformed. The bump that a person has on the outside of the wrist, oooohhwheeww, I got a big one now! I told noisemaker; I think I am developing a new breast on my wrist - lookee here. Gotta keep on the sunny side.

The right wrist also has a lump; sometimes it hurts more than the left. The doctors will not be dealing with it until the left shows signs of full recovery. I think that means they must want me to spark up on the left. Maybe I should revolt or perhaps (in my calm, natural way), just raise my left arm up and make a fist.

We are flocking off the mountain side to the city on Tuesday. I have to have some bone test done due to the breakage/shattering of the wrist. It is a money making opportunity for the doctors and for Costco. Noisemaker he loves Costco. I am not a shopper. I do up a list and I stick to it. There is none of this going down each aisle and 'oh look at this' and 'oh, I need this'. It is my preference to get in and get out as fast as I can move my feet. After Costco we move to the Walmart (take a look at Walmart). By this time, all I can think of is french fries and a quarter pounder at the golden arches. Oh lord, I could taste that junk food.

After all that junk food and shopping, we make a 2 1/2 hour drive back home. There is no cd player in our vehicle - which is kind of good. Noisemaker and I would have words...I want John Prine...he would want Abba.

...what do you want to be when you grow up...jesus said god...oh my god - what have I got myself into...I am only 5' tall, 90 lbs, and my crime is none.
Costco is going to kill me Mama, I'm your rosebud
But noisemaker goes down every aisle, not a step of quick
Them corporations love him and he isn't even rich...

Mashed Potatoes, Driving, and of course, John Prine

Yesterday, was a fine day indeed. I managed to peel potatoes - god, it was thrilling. Oh lordy, then to eat them with butter a-melting - oh, it was near heaven to me.

It was noted yesterday that John Prine is releasing a new cd - In Person & On Stage. Geez, I thought my heart was going to be still. I regained and tried to focus knowing full well with my pounding heart it'll probably never stop as long as Neil, Bruce, and John keep playing their fine music.

You can download 'She Is My Everything' for free. See http://www.jpshrine.org/ and follow the linky links. I was up bright and early trying to accomplish this feat today. Do you know what it is like trying to download on dial up. It may as well be called dialdown. I sat for two hours waiting for it to complete and I do not sit well. I finally gave up at 83 % and 2 1/2 hours. I shall try another day or await til purchase. I have to purchase that new I (Heart) Johnny t-shirt also, so I will call up Music Fans Direct (that will be a delight day). See http://www.musicfansdirect.com

Last but not least, my goal this week was to drive the van. I have not driven for months due to this (many curse words) left wrist. Today, I ventured on the roadway. Well, actually - first I have to get out of the driveway...a big turn I have to make. Something snapped up my arm, I was near to give up and pack it in but thought get to the dirt road, go girly girl. Off I went, another corner is coming up, I slow the vehicle down and try my best. It did not go all that well, the turn that is. I drove down the dirt road primarily utilizing the right hand. I love to drive and listen to the radio - eh, oh on come the Beatles singing 'Come Together'. No John Prine, Neil Young, or Bruce Springsteen but good just the same. I sang my way back home. I was pleased with myself and next week I may attempt to venture to the general store.

Fair And Square, I Need Your Help

A good friend of mind has hit some gravel on his road of pavement. I am not all that good with the prayer factor so if I may request you all give a listen to Fair And Square by John Prine sometime late Wednesday or Thursday morning. I would really appreciate that, I know my friend would too.

Life sucks sometimes and it is a sad, fallen situation to be taken advantage of when one is level on the level and the other is on the other side of town - fallin' off the perch.

I hope you all join in.

Thinking Of You - Good Luck

Birthday Greetings

Today is special - two birthdays. My grandaughter, Kayla turns 11 today, good grief! As most of you know today is also Tom's birthday. A very special day indeed. I even baked a chocolate cake! It is going to be so good.



I knew I would weep this morning, I was just in that way. I watched the Waltons - that show always make me leak. I read my calendar and noted the birthdays today. Kayla, she was born shortly before my Mom passed away. I try to keep them separated but it is difficult. Then Tom's birthday. I miss him, I miss his cheery Crusher ways.





Oh alas, then I wandered out to the deck and thought well I should just dance and sing. So I broke into Fly Me To The Moon and danced! Oh made me feel much better.

Israel Kamakawio'ole

geez, I hope I have spelled the name correctly.

He is no longer with us - death came in 1997.

He sang a most touching, beautiful song - Somewhere Over The Rainbow. You will fine peace, it is serene.

I had heard the song a long time ago, but did not know the singer. Today I watched a program on OasisHD on Hawaii - finally acknowledged the singer. Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

You can find him on youtube. Type in 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow - IZ' and you should receive. I am on dial up so youtube is notube for me. If anyone gets it, could you post and let me know what you thought - thanks.

Happy Easter

Happy Easter Every Bunny!

To you and yours.

Photo is ukrainian easter eggs and yes, I have made them some years back - you know in my younger years when I used two hands :)

John, Billy, and Johnny

Geez, I tell ya - those posts, photos of Billy Prine got me to Johnny Horton.

I can see John Prine singing North To Alaska...and when it comes to the line...and 'brother Billy too' - there steps in Billy Prine.

Here it goes...

Big Sam left Seattle in the of 1902

With George Pratt his partner and brother Billy too

They crossed the Yukon River and found the Bonaza Gold

Below the old white mountain

Just a little south east of Nome