Adam comes for a short visit, Ken's working on getting the bricks over here, lovely weather, more convoy pictures!

 Sunday we got a text from grandson Adam asking if we were home and could he come for the night. Of course! 

He arrived around 1530 and was kinda hungry. He knew Papa was barbecuing burgers and chicken so he didn't want too much. A sandwich fit the bill 😁

We visited awhile out back because it was so nice and warm. That's where he found us when he got here. 

Once it cooled off Ken made a nice fire and we enjoyed visiting with him some more. 

Eventually we called it a night and went inside and then to bed. 

Next morning he decided to head out. He wanted to do some hiking somewhere. Today I found out he went over to Coloma and then to his parents out in Lincoln, CA. He spent the night in their little trailer and was headed out today for Livescan fingerprints up in Chico. 

Thanks Tom and Deb for this bottle of vanilla.  Two years it's lasted! 💜

                                                     Always think of you two when I use it!

We've been home except for a ride to Raley's in town. Woohoo. Hahahaha. 

Yesterday it hit 72 here so the afternoon was spent outside for me. I cleaned and vacuumed the inside of my car. Desert dust is gone for a bit. Ken has been outside whether it's cold or not. There's always something for him to do! 

Today he's bringing over the concrete blocks from two doors down. John's tractor is getting a bit of a work out. Some are going on one of our trailers as on a pallet there's too much weight for the tractor. So Ken's back is getting a work out too. LOL. 

Ken headed back for more..

Below are some of my favorite pictures from the last couple of days of the convoys going across America! 💖💙

Love this picture! 

Illinois State Police contacted the convoy and said they weren't wanted in their state
When the citizens of Illinois heard that they contacted government and Police. Their tune changed pretty quickly and the convoy was welcomed with open arms. They even had a helicopter flying a huge flag met the convoy at the border! Illinois had tons of people greeting the convoy on overpasses all across their route! 💙

Illinois

                                         The America that I love!!

From what I saw today there's a convoy coming into Q tomorrow at 0300. They're staging at the Love's Travel Stop and leaving from there at 0700! Get to an overpass and wave!! 

Ken's about to finish up in the next little bit, just in time for Happy Hour! 🍷🍺

Have a great evening! 

Freedom Convoy moves on and moves hearts...Jacob, Allissa and family :), special buys

This one got to me...This little guy and the Freedom Convoy!
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 Another week has drawn  to a close. They are going by way too fast and it'll be March already in a few days. 

Jacob and Allissa went out to a Sushi Bar in Austria and had
a nice bottle of wine too. Love this picture of her 💕

Jacob and Allissa were out to dinner at an Italian Restaurant tonight
with my family 💙

The boys dad, Josef, Lawrence and Max 💙

Lawrence, Max, Allissa, Jacob, Lilli, and Zotti 💖
Allissa heads home in the morning and Jacob back to Italy in the evening. 
So glad they all got to spend some time together. 💙💖

Thursday we headed for Reno and Ken's yearly eye appointment with his opthomoligist. All good there! He goes back in a year :) 

After that I drove over to Western Skies RV where we bought the Mansion two years ago.  We wanted to get some information on who to contact about the structural warranty.   They helped us with that and while we were there we looked at a couple of new trailers that don't have the Lippert frame. In the sizes that we would like to keep they were nice but NO counter space. Been there, done that. More $$ too. They were made by Winnebago. 

That killed some time so around 1400 we headed to Betsy's Big Kitchen for what would be our dinner. A nice time was had and great food. 

We then headed for the Day's Inn we like in Carson City.  We ended up with an upgraded room as I wanted a first floor room. They were trying not to rent out the back side because of ice and snow. The gentleman said if we promised to be careful he'd give us that room. Nice! 

Friday morning we were up early as Ken had an early appointment with his 2nd ophthamologist that deals with his glaucoma. All good there too! His eye drop is working and pressure is staying the same. :) 

Once he was out of there we headed to Winco in Reno and left a nice donation there! I knew I would as I haven't been shopping there in ages! 

Then on to Gardnerville and a quick stop at Raley's for prescriptions. 

Time for linner so we stopped at Sharkey's Casino for an awesome meal. Homeward bound after that! 

Doug, Ken's fish tacos are amazing every time!! Can u
see why over 1/2 of mine came home? :)

Put away the groceries (the part I hate the most LOL).  Ken made a fire inside and we enjoyed the evening watching a couple of movies. 

Saturday we slept in until almost 0700.  Blogging, coffees and treats. Ken went outside and worked on firewood until lunch. We both had leftovers from the meals of the last two days. I usually only finish about 1/2 of mine at the restaurant. 

This afternoon we went two doors down to pick up a few things for Karen. Our neighbor died a few months ago and his friend is there selling stuff before they list the house on the market.  Karen bought a few things and she found a Youngstown Kitchen cabinet for us. $30.00. What for you ask? 

Once this baby is cleaned and painted it will be awesome!
These kitchens were popular in the 40's and 50's! I'm in Love!

The Kay's Kountry Kitchen is being planned for this spring/ early summer! I fell in love with our friend Fred's outdoor kitchen when we visited this winter. Brought it up to Ken and that's our next project. 💙😋 We want it rustic and western. I have a vision and I think we both agree! Can't wait to get started. 

While over there I spotted these concrete blocks that Ken always picks up at Lowe's.  For our kitchen he plans on using these with concrete for the outside foundation. Well, we got a steal at 250 of them for $100.00. They run about $2.00 a piece at Lowe's.  40 cents a piece we're paying :) 

The 2nd night of the convoy the owners of this establishment fed 
everyone who wanted for FREE!! 💙We definitely will be visiting
next time we are in Kingman visiting Doug and Michelle !!

The owners!! Wonderful Patriots!!

An Arizona Overpass! They said this happened all the way across AZ!!

Got us a CONVOY!!!

I hate I40 but what I would have gave to be a part of this!! 
If Ken's appointments didn't have to be scheduled 6 months to a year out we 
both said we would have gone!! Coming into Amarillo!!

I haven't seen so many American flags since the 
day after 9/11 when we were headed to Kansas!
Love, Love this!! Yes, I am obsessed!! 💕

Time to head outside we've got a fire going and Happy Hour! Have a great evening!

Cold and windy! Pictures from Allissa in Austria..Freedom Convoy 2022

 Not much has happened here the last couple of days except it's still COLD! Next week it'll warm up some, or so they say! 

Jacob and Allissa seem to be having a wonderful time in Austria and we're so happy for them to be together and spending time with my cousins and families. 💕 I keep thinking how this would have made my mom so happy to know her great grandson has a relationship with them and is able to introduce his sweetie to them too💙

Allissa has sent some pictures so I just HAVE to share them. The main reason for the blog today. 💕

I love this picture of the 4 of them..Allissa, Max, Lawrence and Jacob 💙
Allissa made chocolate covered strawberries and bananas for them 😀

They visited Schonbrunn Palace yesterday 

Jacob and Allissa 💗

Thought this was so cute..Max and Lawrence..💗

Pretty much the same pose Jacob and Aaron 💙

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Looks like some great food and wine. You only have to be
18 over there to enjoy! 

When it's cold and windy outside might as well cook! Enchiladas and coleslaw for dinner! 

A few snow flurries off and on..

Tomorrow we'll head for Reno early and the first of Ken's two ophthalmologist appointments. Sure we'll find some other things to keep us occupied. Home Friday afternoon 😁

I have to admit I've become obsessed (well, that's what Ken says) with Freedom Convoy 2022! Just saw on the news that they're saying the truckers and others are headed to DC to cause big problems. WRONG!  All in how the media wants to portray it which is why I hate the news! 

Seeing all the American and Canadian flags being flown in solidarity just makes my heart swell and tears come to my eyes!  I love seeing so many people and flags on overpasses all across America! How can that be bad?! Just my feelings. 

Have a great evening! Happy Hour time 🍷🍺

Just saw the convoy from CA going into Kingman tonight is 65 miles long at this point and it just started this morning!! WOOHOO AMERICA!!

A week spent mostly at home! SNOW! Jacob and Allissa are in Austria visiting family!

 Well, time certainly flies! Today is President's Day in America. Basically it's a day off for state, county and federal workers. Used to love those days off! Now it's quite a awhile before there's another holiday for the workers of America. 

A beautiful sight this morning! 

Loved the clouds coming down our road today! 

Mainly we've been home for the last week. We made a trip to Walmart to get groceries and a few little trips to Raley's in town but that's about it. Baking day, a few fires at night, just enjoying being home. 

I did grandson Adam's taxes so he's a happy camper, getting money back. 

Mason asked me to come over for a few days in March while his parents take a quick trip to Vegas for their 20th anniversary. Things have opened up in Nevada, no masks required so they should enjoy. I'll look forward to spending a little time with him. 

Ken's done a few things here like getting firewood on the porch and getting a few things taken care of in the Mansion.  We took a quick trip to town in Nellie just to start her up and move the wheels :) 

Our fire last night in the garage while Ken barbecued some awesome pork steaks!

We had a little wind LOL.

A beautiful sunset to top off the night! 

Happy Hour!

We woke up to SNOW this morning so that a was a great way to start the day! It snowed until mid morning and then stopped, but as I'm writing this it's lightly snowing once again. Wouldn't want to live in it, but love what we get a few times of the year! 

Later this week we'll head to Reno as Ken has two eye doctor appointments a day apart. Made reservations at a motel in Carson as they are both early appointments. Other than that we'll be home until then. 

My cousin Lilli in Austria sent me these pictures this morning 💖 Allissa, Jacob's sweetie is overseas visiting and they'll be in Austria for the next week visiting my relatives. I know one happy young man!My cousins are thrilled to meet Allissa and see Jacob again 💙 Thanks for sending Lilli and keep them coming! 💕

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Lilli said they spent the day in Modling..looks beautiful 

Looks like an awesome dinner out with family! 💗

Allissa is getting to be quite the world traveler 💖

Canadian Truckers TOO!!

Time for Happy Hour! Have a great evening!