Thanksgiving has come and gone. No celebration here. We had planned on going out to eat, but time flies when you’re working, and
Jason never showed up to go with us, so it was the old stand by beans and hot dogs. There are many things I have to be thankful for,
And I don’t need a large meal to remind me of those things. I think back on Holidays from the past and all the family/friends around, all the catching up with everyone, and I do miss that part. Less family now that I am older and other ways to communicate make getting together less often the way of the present/future.

No riding again this weekend. Jay does ride during the week to work, when the weather is dry. I can’t stand the cold. Makes me a fair weather rider.

The basement again took up a great deal of our time this weekend. Finally finished closing in the duct work….Many corners to cut, measure over and over. I did try cutting sheet-rock, but Jay does it much better, steady pressure is the key to getting a good cut. Then all the screws, thank goodness for the drill, and all its accessories. It saves a lot of wear and tear on our arms. We work very well together, and time passes much too quickly with all the talking, laughing, breaks, and ideas bouncing around as we work. I had told Jay we would have our Christmas tree downstairs, well that won’t happen this year. But he has a much more positive approach, and thinks it will happen (or he is teasing me again).










He starts a new “run” at work next week. Saturday morning we spent several hours online, looking at maps, turns, and time points getting him setup for this. This time he goes all the way to Sauvies Island and back. For almost 2 complete round trips. And I continue to seek employment.

November 22,2009

As we continue to work on the basement (not much done this last week my me, viral infection throat and ear. then I lost my lower eyelashes, not sure which made me feel worse). He has almost finished framing in the duct work.
We took a trip to Gaston on Saturday, had found a deal on craigslist for ceiling lights that we could not pass up. so now when the time is available, we can replace all the ceiling lights in the hallways (6 of them). On Sunday we found free paint on craiglist, went to pick it up and there was much more, primer/sealer for sheetrock, interior and exterior paint (approx 40 gallons), cement patch (2 gallons). As you can see, we are really into recycling, and will pass on whatever we don't use or want. He is doing such a great job in the basement.





I continue to seek employment, would like to stay working as nurse, but not sure that will happen. I do plan on taking a few classes,to see if this will help.
The holidays are coming, and with that the colder weather.I need a warmer climate (I must be getting old). Maybe California or Arizona? Will have to think about that.

Basement update

We have been spending a great deal of time working on the basement. Down to bear walls now, all insulation is out. Needed to be replaced, found some mold under a few sheets of the insulation.



as you can see we are making some progress..






Jay started framing in the heat duct today, it was showing before (unsightly), now will be covered..he is doing a great job.



We have purchased most of the supplies we need, still need to get paint, and have carpet installed after all is said and done.

should be done next spring, we are putting the bathroom on hold for a few months...
No motorcycle riding this weekend, but he did get a new leather jacket for riding..very nice.

Travel by bus

Since I'm not working at present,I find the need to get out and about, and what better way then by bus. I try to find the friendliest bus driver, and set out to see the sights.





The view from the bridge is great.




Over decorated homes...



Graffiti or Art....


good places to eat..



and just great sights in general...




But there is no place like home..??