Surprise birthday party

 

Thursday

I got up before 7:30. I was pleased to see the sprinklers had been on this morning. I followed my morning list. I didn't practice until after Chris got up. (He had the day off due to Juneteenth). I watered plants outside. I worked on the cross-back apron, making one from one of Chris' old shirts. It actually worked better than the t-shirt one.

I helped Chris install the chin-up bar, then finished the apron. I put it on the dress form and took pics. I posted them to the community Facebook pages. Wendy texted that she was coming over. While waiting, I made copper spirals to put in all the watering cans. She gave me a 14-day CGM and would not let me pay for it. She liked the apron but said she won't be able to help with the class on Saturday. I looked at part of a video on the cgm.

I made and ate breakfast. When I realized it was Thursday, I put on The Highwire. I watched it while eating. I read through most of the new e-mail.

I went to the garden to cut some green onion stems, but there weren't enough. So I went to the commissary to buy two bunches of onions. I cut up the green onion stems. I made rice in the rice cooker. I broke up cashews into pieces. I took an empty crème container and made a shiny blue lining for it. I covered it with origami paper to hold the gopher ball. I got dressed in a blue Hawaiian wrap.

I put everything together and went to the Keech Room. I called Michele (who was already inside) to help me carry stuff in. I placed the rice cooker on the table near the wall and plugged it in to keep the rice warm. The room was nicely decorated in a Hawaiian theme.

We visited as more people showed up and added to the food table. I put my little gift on the cake table. Janet came with more stuff, then left to get Ria. It took quite a while. But when she did, we all hid in the dark and shouted “Surprise” when Ria walked in the door. She said she had never had a surprise birthday party before. Eventually we all lined up to load our plates with Hawaiian haystacks: rice covered in a chicken soup, then topped with whatever you like. There must have been a dozen different toppings there. Also cut-up fruit.

Karen played Hawaiian music on the TVs. We talked among ourselves. We took pics of the group and of Ria individually. Michele and her friend Victoria left to have their movie night. Then Janet had Ria cut the cake. After it was served, ladies started cleaning up. Eventually Ria called everyone together to give a speech. After the speech, she opened her presents. She was given some really nice stuff that will be useful on her Hawaiian vacation.

Then we all cleaned up. I vacuumed. Decorations came down and were packed away. Dishes were washed and trash taken out. Then just a few of us were left, not wanting to leave until the last person walked out.

When I got home, I changed into my nightgown, then put the rice and green onions and cashews away. I made tea and we watched TV. Then he went to bed and I worked on my blog.

Cleaning day

 

Wednesday

I got up at 7:30. I decluttered the kitchen then made coffee. I got the hose sprinklers running. and had meditation morning.

Afterward, I cleaned both bathrooms and the kitchen. I washed dishes, then vacuumed and mopped. I put on a bathing suit and read in the sun.

I had a steam session for 2 minutes, then showered and dressed. I ate yogurt and checked e-mail. I made egg salad, then worked on the cross-back apron. I took some tucks to make it hang better.

Chris came home from work with a pizza. I called Michele for help. She and John came over. She served as a model while I tweaked the apron. We talked around the table. Michele asked for some of the homemade ice cream and Chris pulled out some from the freezer.

After they left, I raked and mowed in the side yard. The sprinklers did not come on. I worked on my blog, then made tea. We watched an episode of Criminal Minds. I looked up some of the actors that looked familiar. Chris went to bed and I watch a video on depopulation and using copper implements. Then I went to bed.

Molding skulls

 

Tuesday

I got up at 7:30. I went through my morning list. I put the charged battery in the mower. I was pleased to see it worked. I raked and mowed. I got a splinter. It took me awhile to get it out. I painted glue all over the rake handle to guard against future splinters. I worked on hoses, and threw out a large damaged section.

I ate fiber gel, then read outside. I made breakfast. After eating, I worked on the hose some more. I raked and mowed.

I got hot, so I came in to drink. I checked e-mail, then walked to the post office and back. There was no mail, but I picked up trash and threw it in the bin at home. I took a nap. I checked e-mail again.

I put skulls in the mold and took the mold supplies out to the car. I took some cleaning stuff out of the car. I took yogurts out of the dehydrator. I joined the quilt guild meeting already in progress on Zoom.

I heated, then ate supper. Afterward the meeting, I washed up and went to the chapel with two jars of yogurt and my Bible. Diane was waiting in her car. We walked in together. Then Wendy and Eryne arrived. We talked about Thursday night and activities we could do and how much they didn't want me to leave in December. Then Jenni and Karen showed up. We talked some more, then decided it was too late to read the Bible chapter. So we made a prayer list, prayed and I left.

I went to Casey's house with the resin and molds and skulls. He used his very accurate scale to measure the parts of resin and he mixed it for 4 minutes. We talked about how Michelle's time in Germany is going. Then he poured the resin into the molds. We had more resin than we needed so he just filled the other spots.

I drove slowly back to the chapel to pick up Jedediah's little car. Then I proceeded home. I put the molds on the back porch. I had some extra gopher bones so I pushed them into the molds that had nothing but resin.

I emptied the water from the third water jug into various containers. Then we took the three water jugs to the water machine to refill. Only it wasn't working. We brought all three home again. I worked on my blog and made tea. We watched an episode of Criminal Minds. I looked up some of the actors that seemed familiar. I read or deleted the latest e-mails. I went to bed.

Didn't sign for the house

 

Monday

I got up around 7, having gone to bed late. Only a short bout of RLS. I started the morning list while Chris was taking a shower. He brought in the milk and eggs, then left for work. I heated half of the milk and let it cool while I watered plants outside. I heated the second half while I read by the red light. I peeled some eggs and put them in pickling juice, then hardboiled another batch. I washed my wrist brace and put it outside to dry. I went by Housing to schedule an inspection for 206. I also picked up a heavy package of nuts at the post office.

At 11, I went to the long house on 3^rd street. He showed me all the things they had already cleaned. He called to delay his inspection time so he could do more and I suggested that he pay me by the hour to help him. He agreed.

But I wasn't ready to start. I went home to change clothes. I made a quick breakfast and ate it. Then I went to the Keetch room for the promotion ceremony. But instead of ceremony followed by food, it was the other way around. I stayed till 12:30, but still no ceremony. So I congratulated him and headed home.

I changed back into cleaning clothes. I took two buckets of cleaners and a vacuum. I went to 3^rd street and started cleaning the kitchen. He was cleaning the remaining bathroom. By 3 I had done the fridge and the stove and the cabinets, but not behind the fridge. I went to the inspection for 206, passed it, then back to 3^rd street. He was cleaning behind the fridge. I cleaned the sides, then he slid it back in place. I took a sponge and walked around the house cleaning dirty spots on walls.

Then the inspectors showed up. So I packed up my supplies. The son helped me carry them to my car. Bobbie mouthed 'Is it clean?” and I replied “Mostly”. I went home and carried stuff inside. I ate the nuts and dried fruit that usual accompany breakfast. I went through e-mail and some links.

I read outside. I picked hymns for band. I packed my good trombone and headed to the chapel. I unlocked it, turned on the lights and assembled both trombones. But no one came. I waited till 20 after because one lady can't get off of work in time. But no. So I went home.

I listened to part of a podcast on exercise while Chris heated some spinach quiche for me. Later I went out to water some gopher mounds. Out of 5 sets of mounds, I flushed out two gophers. 40% success rate. I got out the mower, but the battery died immediately. Hm. I brought it in to recharge.

I worked on my blog. I made tea. We watched an episode of Criminal Minds, I looked up some of the actors. I watched a video on exercise, then went to bed.

Where is that video?

 

Sunday

I got up before 8. I went through the morning list. After I practiced, Chris gave me a massage. Then we took our showers. I made a batch of cheese squares. I read outside in the sun. I ate fiber gel and started making breakfast early. 

Michele called to ask for hydrogen peroxide and could I please bring it over before church? While eating, I listened to the three praise songs that Keli picked for church. Then after breakfast, I got dressed. I texted Michele to be outside. Then I started getting texts about two pi day (6/28). When I got there, I handed Michele the bottle and told her about two-pi day. She seemed interested.

When I got to the church, I put the cheese squares in the back and went up front to ask the chaplain if we could use the chapel for two-pi day. He said yes. I assembled my trombone and sat for service. Presently we sang three praise songs. We greeted one another. There were announcements. We stood for the reading of scripture. Chaplain gave the sermon and prayed. Keli and I played two hymns. Then the kids were invited to come up and recite the memory verses from VBS on Tuesday.

After the service, we chatted and went home. I started listening to something online and it nearly put me to sleep. So I went to bed.

I awoke hearing the voices talking. I got up to join the game. We spent the first hour leveling up my character. Then we reported a group of bad guys to the authorities and the authorities asked for proof. So we investigated. We went into a basement and through a hidden door. Then we got in a fight with the bad guys. -And the game was called for time.

Chris met John and Michele for walking. I mowed in one side yard. I put a sprinkler on a dry spot, then mowed on the other side. I hurriedly quit and raced back when I noticed the time. I did get a little wet as I put the mower away.

I went to the chapel to get the cheese squares. Chris was home when I got back. I put the cheese squares away. I worked on my blog, and took a look at which in-ground sprinklers were working. When they quit, I turned off the one I had set. I put out the cooler for milk and eggs.

I made tea and we watched the last episode of season 10. Then we made the bed with clean sheets. I puttered around on my laptop. I could not find the video which had nearly put me to sleep. I stayed up late to place a Swanson order, then went to bed.

If only I could remember everything

 

Saturday

I got up at 8. Chris still in bed. I went through the morning list but didn't practice till after Chris got up. I worked outside, planting or re-potting plants and watering. I ate yogurts while using the red light.

I ate fiber gel, then made breakfast mix. I assembled breakfast, and ate it while looking for a keyboard version of the Indy game manual. Michele came over to help Chris make chocolate pecan ice cream,

I put together a set of bathroom cleaners and went to Tina's house. I cleaned the two bathrooms. She paid me and I went home for the yogurt I had made just for her. I delivered it, not realizing I had left one of my spray bottles in her bathroom.

When I got back to post, I read some e-mail. Michele and John came over. We had supper together.   It consisted of two quiches and the ice cream.  At 7, I went to Project Night. I unlocked the doors and sat outside in the sun for 15 minutes. No one came. I then called Michele to see if they were coming. So they did. I swept up the dead moths in the foyer. They worked on their projects and I worked on mine. Then they left about 8:30. I stayed a little longer and left at 9. I watched the in-ground sprinklers when I got home. They seemed to be covering all the spots. So why is the grass not growing in certain places? I worked on my blog. I made tea. We watched TV. I went back to searching the internet. Later Chris went to bed. After that, so did I.

Finally got my hair cut

 

Friday

I got up at 7:45. I knocked out my morning list. I went to the garden to water the plants left in the box. Travis took two. I called Randy and he said he would take the rest. I stopped at the salon to get my hair cut. Then I took swap shop pics, trying to avoid the mess. The mail clerk came to see me and we talked.

I went home and posted to Facebook for the swap shop and beauty salon. I watered plants outside and practiced. I ate yogurts. I added milk to the cultures and put them in the dehydrator. I looked up candidates for the local school board so I could vote.

I ate fiber gel, then made up supplements. I ate breakfast. Later we went to the commissary, and then to Tooele where I got some plants.

When we came home, I checked e-mail and heated supper. After supper, I mowed. I watered plants on back porch for the second time. I worked on my blog, then got ready for Game Night. Chris canceled his game night because he wasn't feeling well.

I went over to Casey's house after 8:30. He was wrapping up the sprinklers. He got out his metal detector to find a trap that a gopher had run off with. While he waved the detector, I busted up the tunnel and we found the trap. But there was no gopher in it.

We went inside and talked a bit. Then I played the game. I had a terrible time with the water maze, but eventually came up in the right place. Then I kept getting shot by nazi's. So Casey helped me out with that. I got a little farther, then exited the game because the next part was going to be intense.

It was almost 11:3 when I got home. Chris was in bed so I got ready for bed and plugged in the lawn mower battery to charge overnight.