Hello From Rockville, Minnesota

A cool sunny day, not bad for the last day of October.  

Denese finished cleaning up my patio and bringing in more plants, it would be nice if they lasted until spring.

I took Harlan to church followed by lunch at I-HOP.  Several weeks ago someone tried to make I-HOP a drive through so at this time only part of it is open while the other part is being remodeled, we did have to wait to be seated, it seems every restaurant is busy at noon on Sundays and we have to wait to be seated no matter where we go.  We had good eating and plenty of coffee and with satisfied tummies we headed over to Menard's for some shopping then back to the VA for some resting and relaxation.  I left after Harlan took his meds and neb machine.  When I got home Denese had started Apple Crisp and and the beginnings of chicken soup, I had Apple Crisp with ice cream but will have to wait for the soup.   
Today was a good day......Fran                                             

Hello From Rockville, Minnesota

It's 8:00 P.M. and I just got home from St. Cloud.

Today was laundry day and Denese cleaned up and got rid of all my frozen flowers, dug up my gladiolus bulbs, they are stored in the garage and put hoses away.  She re potted some plants to take in for the winter and also cleaned the garage, it looks so nice.

I spent the afternoon with Harlan and Saturday is bingo day, he won one game, after bingo we met Sarah and Wes at Culver's.  We had just pulled up to Culver's and Sarah approached the car so I asked Harlan, "Do you know who that is?"  Harlan, "No".  Then Wes came just behind Sarah and I asked Harlan, "Do you know who that is?"  Harlan, "No, but his is with her".  I think he has gotten so used to seeing the two together he has to see both to know who they are, he does not remember names but recognizes faces.  It was so good to see Wes and Sarah, it's been a while since we have seen them.  We enjoyed treats at Culver's, then back to the VA.

I stayed with Harlan until 5:00 then left to meet Denese at Crossroads Mall.  We shopped around then stopped for a bit to eat and came home.  Today was a great day!!!

Will watch Texas/SF, hope Texas wins, they need it, then go to bed, will write again tomorrow........Fran

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Hello From Rockville, Minnesota

My living room looks kind of like a greenhouse, I brought plants in that I hope will last through the winter and can be planted out in the spring.  When we brought them in I even brought in a bee, it probably wanted to live through the winter too but it choose the wrong place to do so.

I spent the afternoon with Harlan, first we checked the dinning area as volunteers had brought in a treat, a German like soup, we  were given a small bowl with a slice of buttered dark bread, Harlan did not care for his so I ate mine and his too (I can't through good food away).  After the treat at the VA we went to Culver's for ice cream sundaes, we settled for a one scooper and returned to the VA, I took a little nap and left there around five.
I had a good day with Harlan, my back is nearly back to normal and I'm thankful for that.........Fran

Hello From Rockville, Minnesota
We had sunshine today, it's still windy and cool, but I love the sun.

I took Harlan shopping, first to Walgreen's then to K-Mart and Fleet Farm and last of all for a treat at the Park Diner.  Right now I'm a bit upset with K-Mart, they advertised an item which was not ever to be in stock at the K-Mart I went to and it's the only K-Mart in St. Cloud, I knew there was a reason I didn't shop there often, this has happened to me before, I may have to make Target my shopping headquarters.

I had a good day, my back is feeling much better (not perfect but better) and I enjoyed spending time with Harlan.  I did not see him Monday or Tuesday and only part of Sunday.

I went into a page on my blog site and was so surprised to see the countries my blog has gone and the number of readers picking it up, that's exciting.  Keep reading and I'd love to hear from you........Fran

Hello From Rockville, MN

I spent the afternoon with Harlan, because my back still bothers me and it was so windy I stopped at McD and picked up coffee and McD cookies for our treat, I didn't want to go out in the elements any more then I had to.  Harlan would have liked to have gotten away but tomorrow should be a better day to get out and we'll do some things then.  I understand his frustration he hasn't been away from the VA since Sunday and I went home early then.

It was good to be able to spend time with him, I do cherish our time together.

Until tomorrow, Good Night.........Fran   

Hello From Rockville, Minnesota

We are having a lot of wind with a little rain making it feel cold, so glad it's rain not snow.  Some parts of Minnesota will get snow, I'm just not ready for that.

I had a Dr. appointment for my back and I'm just going to wait it out taking Ibuprofen and I'm to try some exercises to strengthen my back, either that or therapy I don't want to try that unless I have to.

I did not go in to see Harlan but I hope to go tomorrow.  

Tomorrow we were going to a funeral in New Hope but because of the wind we decided to stay put.

I'll be in touch tomorrow.........Fran

Hello From Rockville

I did not go see Harlan today and tomorrow I have an afternoon Dr appointment and hopefully I'll have some answers on why I hurt.

We are going to have some very windy conditions, I can hear the winds blowing and it sounds wicked. I'm glad that there is no snow in this windy weather as there would be very blizzard conditions out there.

When Denese got home from work she took my chairs off of the patio and put them in the garage and pushed my table over against the wall also took in all the plants we want saved over the winter or try to save.

I am going to try and see Harlan tomorrow but my appointment is so late in the afternoon I don't know what I'll be able to work out.

Until tomorrow, good night..........Fran