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Well another week behind me. The retirement open house turned out very nice. I was surprised to see several that I’d worked with over the years come to wish me good luck and to tell me that I wou...


Good news and more good news. The title to the pickup arrived in the mail yesterday. A relative that works at the health department is going to get me a copy of Fred’s death certificate, as I sti...


J wasn’t happy but he was a man about allowing the tech to put all the probes and wires on him. He thought once that was done, then we’d leave. Poor guy. No couldn’t leave yet. He about broke my ...


I put the trucks sold in the entry title so I can find this faster in the future if and when I need to remember. I sold both of Fred’s old trucks this week which is a huge step for me and possib...


Items I ordered last weekend have started arriving. First one came Monday and then 3 more yesterday. Can’t wait to see how many packages arrive today. I think I’m done except for my employees at ...


Early to bed; early to rise. Started and completed a quilted changing pad and med size reversible receiving blanket. Pink colors. Have done a lot of online shopping in the last couple of days. I ...


They got here about 10:30. Conversation or just “talk” about murder, chainsaw massacre, corn on the cob, murder, don’t believe in Santa, Jesus, or God. Cutting us in half, killing his twin (he d...


Hope everyone had or is having a nice Thanksgiving. I spent Black Friday at work with 3 grands. Originally it was just going to be the girls but plans changed so Isaiah also joined us much to the...


I want to wish all of you a wonderful Thanksgiving to include those from afar who may not have this day as their Thanksgiving Day. Bet the Indians wish they hadn’t allowed the immigrants to stay....


Baby stuff ***Warning-J and Dude with the 7pt buck harvest . . . . .


Well I made it thru day 21 and then life and deer season happened. Last weekend was busy, cold and we received our first snow on Saturday morning. It didn’t accumulate and did look pretty and no ...


Day Twenty One: What do you first notice about someone you’ve just met? It ​doesn’t matter the “first” thing I notice unless they are using filthy language if they are talking like an educated hu...


Day Twenty: Who is the best boss you’ve ever had? I guess the best boss was my first boss when I went to work for the government. Government is ruled by regulations. Everything and I mean everyth...


Another week is almost over. Next week is Thanksgiving. Still haven’t heard from brother or his adult kids. I’m figuring they won’t be here for the main meal. I hope they let me know by tomorrow ...


Day Eighteen: Who is you favorite family member? Why? Day Nineteen: Who is your least favorite family member? Why? Who came up with THIS one and Day nineteen? I can’t think of favorites and not g...


Day Seventeen: What’s something you’ve done that you made you feel really proud of yourself? Raising three wonderful, hard working, self sufficient children who, the 2 that have children of their...


Day Sixteen: What’s your typical daily routine? I get up between 4:30 and 4:45. Usually I get up before the coffee maker timer has kicked in so turn the coffee maker on then pour coffee from my t...


Day Fifteen: What is your favorite holiday and why? I have to say it is Christmas. #1. Christmas is the day that was chosen to celebrate Christ’s birth. I love the lights and the red, gold, silv...


Yes, I messed up and didn’t write at all yesterday. Kids and grands didn’t allow for computer for me yesterday afternoon or evening so I will do double again, but on separate entries this time. T...


Day 12: What are some traits and looks that you inherited from your mom? Oh My Mom. I miss her so very much. She taught me patience and to look at both sides of a situation before making a decisi...


Too tired to write a NoMoJo entry tonight but will later. This is an entry so it counts cause I say so. lol Take care and God Bless


Happy Veteran’s Day. Thank you vets and spouses of vets. I have 33 work days left!! 51 calendar days left. Time is steadily marching toward retirement and I get more excited every single day. I...


Day Ten: What is your favorite restaurant like? What do you eat there? What’s the decor like? My favorite? I have several, but I love/crave/would like to be able cook fried rice and taste like it...


Day Nine: What are some of your favorite hobbies? Sewing, crafting, outside flowers and gardening​


The NOMOJO #8 is below this entry. Been up and going for about 3 1/2 hrs. Not much accomplished actually but I keep trying. Made my niece a different changing pad/mattress pad than my original on...