Daah

Guess i'd better proof read my blogs b4 blogging

21st Century, here I come!

Well, I no longer have an excuse for putting off sending Shel the spinach artichoke dip recipe as I am the proud new owner of my very first computer (well, technically second). Uncle Sandy was so kind as to give me a computer she acquired from a coworker, which I promptly replaced with a laptop thanks to a tip on a $348. laptop from Walmart that JoDee shared with me (in case you're thinking of looding for one, it was only a 3 day sale). Anyhow I am able to connect to the web for free with my wi-fi this way so it should pay 4 itself in no time! Not much to report otherwise but wanted to post something so folks know I am now blogging. This is my first time so bear with me as hopefully the entries will grow less dorky...on second thought, not much chance of that. Shel, be looking for the recipe soon, meanwhile I'll prepare for the inevitable crow eating session that is sure to come with my all knowing nephew. Sam out.

Saint Winky

I had no idea that this was going on until Dr. K told me about it. Guess I missed the e-mail at r.grove@etc. I am up on e-mail all day at work and it is so daunting to do it at home because I have about a thousand new messages that I need to either delete or open and answer. I need to get better about that, and will get up on this blog soon. Am in LV, fly back to Loovul today.

Vince, you are a real trooper to offer to move Krazy Karen across the country. I had no idea she was that batty; last time I saw her she seemed pretty normal, although she did laugh at a lot of things that were not funny to anyone else but Jean. Also very commendable that you stay in touch with Uncle Eddie.

Sam's victorious pumpkin was obviously a self portrait.

Now let's see if there is a constellation named Rufus. You never know.

Russ
"Rotate your tires every eight thousand miles." B.F. Goodrich

I Dodged a Bullet

So I heard Dad say "Karen has a Social Security hearing on the sixth of November and she should be ready to leave for Phoenix SOON after that. We just want her out of here." Therefore I purchased a REFUNDABLE airline ticket for the return trip to lincoln for the 15 of Nov. and let Dad know I was planning on leaving Nov. 12.

I called Dad to see if things were falling into place. He informed me that (A) She wouldn't be ready to go untill getting her disability check from Social Security and (B) She had a seizure the night before I called and was in at Nebraska Medical Center which was where they put "those people". Evidently she was discovered rearranging furniture because of all the children in the house. When asked where the kids were she said in the back bedroom which was of course empty. Is that a seizure or a day in the life of grandma Fischer?

I had visions of driving in the middle of New Mexico, 84 mile from the nearest hospital, and she wigs out grabbing the steering wheel and screaming "MY BABIES!" Dad said she may never be well enough to leave Omaha and that I should cancel the plane reservation. I am considering going a step further and cancelling my phone service.

A Clan Update

Hello All,

As always things are busy around here. Quyn recieved an A/B honor roll ribbon for the first quarter of 4th grade! We are convinced that if he could remember to bring home all his work he would get an all A honor roll, but we're still proud of him. Shane and I have decided that this is his "age of accountability" year. He was placed in a accelerated group and typically has 3 to 5 more pages of work per subject per day! Quyn is totally unaware that he has more work and we have no plans to inform him! He has stepped up to the plate and is doing well! Our little kindergartner, Eli, is doing very well! He has had a "green smiley face" day every day! He also made the "One Hundred" club; he was so excited he called everyone he could! (they have to be able to count to one hundred by the end of kinder) Our four year old Noah is still challenging every boundary anyone establishes. He has learned his birth date and how to spell his name and manages to wear his glasses most of the time!

Shane and I have been attempting to build a brick and stone patio for about 4 weekends! It's a wonder I'm here typing and not buried underneath it! It's been a challenge to say the least! I'll post a picture when it's complete if it is picture worthy!

The boys will have to fend for themselves for 4 whole days! I'm flying to Florida later this week! I leave this Thurs and return Monday am! Just in time to really feel the holidays approaching at UPS!

I hope all is well with every ones perspective families! Please don't forget to pray for Wendy, Doug, Savannah and Isaac along with all of our other soldiers and their families as well! Love to you all!

PS Does anyone have a trivia question for Quyn?

Emily and the McGouyrk Clan

Lunch with Uncle Eddie and Aunt Jane

We drove to Nebraska City yesterday and had lunch with Uncle Eddie and Aunt Jane. They are such a lively couple! Eddie celebrated his 80th birthday this past summer -- he and Jane went on an Alaskan cruise in September in honor of the occasion. Eddie says that he and his brother, Ray, are the last two surviving siblings -- and Ray is now 95.

H. James has asked Vince to drive Karen to Phoenix -- apparently, she is moving there. So, it appears that if all goes according to plan, Vince and Karen will be in a U-Haul of some kind around November 12, heading toward Phoenix. Vince will then fly back, courtesy of H. James. Should be an interesting drive -- please keep Vince in your thoughts (and prayers, if you are so inclined).

I guess that is about all the news that is fit to print right at the moment!