Happy Birthday to me!

This has been an interesting week. So far, two days at the construction site one day back at a gin. I don't know what I will do today. Krl is wanting me to take today off. We will see what calls come, if any.

The construction project has been an interesting one because we now have two hired gun carpenters who are assisting. From my perspective it is like watching an ice skating performance with hockey sticks. One is extremely domineering while the other is more diplomatic. I just sit back and grin. Most interesting thing is that the bigger hurry the dominate carpenter gets in, the more gaffes that occur. We had several instances where they thought the pace was slow so they wanted to take control and speed it up. We now have a small stack of mis-cut lumber. Patience. It is a virtue.

TJ had knee replacement yesterday. I think this is three surgeries in about the last ten months. Knee reconstruction, direct exhaust hookup, and now knee replacement. Word I got is everything went well. I haven't seen her but they also tell me she has lost a lot of weight.

Krl got a new dog. She came from rescue the animals and is a poodle. Not a big standard king poodle like the rest of the hound fleet, but not a toy either. (Don't ask me, she could be petite or she could be a midget!). She is apricot in color and has a very sweet disposition. Thing is, Krl's new dog has a crush on me! Talk about a cuddler. I can go to bed and about the time I get sound asleep I can feel her burrowing though the bed covers to get against my back. Krl calls her Brandy, I am still throwing names out, Copper, Penney, Rustine, Lipton (as in tea), Whiskey, and Mavis. Thing is she answers to all of them as long as the tone is right. Her new uncle and cousins are currently testing her. Requirements for entering this household are extremely high. If you ever get on this side of the door you are "in" unless you threaten one of the grandbabies or another hound.

FATHER, may this day be blessed. I thank YOU for the blessings YOU continue to pour down on me. I continue to pray for the health of those near and dear, thanks for TJ's successful surgery. I pray for those who are grieving. I continue to ask that YOU send more angels!