My 55th Year!: May 2009

May 31, 2009

Fresh green leaves and raindrops!

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We have these beautiful trees growing in the very back of our yard and in the alley behind us. I have no idea what it is but it has the most beautiful pink blossoms. Oh, and I found all the honeybees - there are about a million all around the tree!

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May 29, 2009

Dinner out with the girls at Metropolitain. Excellent sweet potato fries! We took this picture with the timer, the waitress took one but it was blurry.

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May 28, 2009

I have worked at the coin store for 6 years now but I don't collect coins or paper money. The only thing numismatic related that I collect are tokens. Around 1885 merchants began issuing tokens to promote their businesses. Basically a metal coupon, tokens were issued in all different denominations or for glasses of beer or pints of milk, whatever the merchant was selling. I really like this token for Prima Beer. I sold one and I think I will buy the second one myself!

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May 27, 2009

Oscar had to go back to the vet today for a check-up. Still not healing like he should. Phoebe brought him in to finish out the day at work since he is not allowed to be around the other dogs. He needs to rest and heal. Such a sweet boy!

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May 26, 2009

Well, fuck.
Got my first subpoena ever- how exciting for me. Carl and I have both been called to testify against our neighbor. I'm a little concerned about this because of his gang ties and how close we live to him. I didn't see anything and I can't identify anyone so I don't really know what the point is. That is the last time I ever talk to the Police.

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May 25, 2009

We didn't plan on replacing the garbage disposal, but that's what happened. The only plan we had was to put up the fence in the back yard- we didn't get that finished due to the rain and the other problems that cropped up. We had 4 bent fence panels so we had to take those back to the store. Then the bathroom sink backed up so Carl had to fix that. While he was in the plumbing section at the hardware store he noticed these tablets that clean your disposal so he bought them. After he finished the bathroom sink he decided to clean the disposal. He put the tablet in and turned it on (without checking to see that nothing was in it) and blew out the side of the disposal with the measuring spoon that he ground up in there. So back to the store! Now we have a nice new disposal and a fixed bathroom sink (oh and a new toilet seat). Hooray!

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May 24, 2009

Another one of my favorite thing that belong to the neighbors! I tried to plant one of these in my yard but due to my great gardening skills it never came up! Maybe I will try again.

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May 23, 2009

Well we got half of the fence in today due to bad weather, we'll get it finished tomorrow. Then we can get grass seed down and take advantage of all the rain!

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May 22, 2009

Springtime rain! I love it.

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May 21, 2009

One of my favorite, springtime things! This snowball bush belongs to one of our neighbors. I wish we had one in our yard. I like to take pictures at night- hope I don't scare the neighbors!

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May 20, 2009

Ok, I admit it, I love American Idol. The finale was on tonight and Adam did not win, Kris did. Kris is okay in a John Mayer/Dave Mathews kind of way but come on! Even he was shocked that Adam didn't win! I did like his version of Kanye's "Heartless".
Adam shown above on stage with KISS obviously- blew the roof off the dump in my opinion. He was so robbed.

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May 19, 2009

When is a modern state quarter worth 8500 times it's face value? When it's a Mint Error graded in MS66 by NGC! The quarter is missing the top clad layer on the reverse - that is why it looks copper. I sold this quarter today at work on eBay for $2124.00. Is that crazy or what!! Keep your eye on your pocket change people!

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May 18, 2009

Sweet Oscar is recovering from surgery tonight- poor guy. His neutering last week developed complications and he had to be opened up again today and restitched. Sending positive thoughts his way! I stole this picture from Alan's Facebook page- hope he doesn't mind!

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May 17, 2009

On the way home we stopped just outside Salida and went for a walk near this river- don't know what it is called. There is so much water flowing everywhere from the spring runoff that the river was outside it's normal banks and these trees were surrounded.

Maxx in the crate in the back of the Scout on the way home. He looks so happy in this picture but actually he whined almost the whole time we were in the car with a few bouts of silence. We need to figure that one out if we are going to keep taking him places!

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May 16, 2009

This was the first time we have taken Maxx on vacation with us so it was an adjustment! We didn't want to leave him alone in the cabin too much so we took him with us to Spring Creek Reservoir. Carl spent his time fishing and went out in the canoe. Maxx and I stayed on shore and played fetch and I read (and took pictures). I don't know what kind of birds those are in the second picture but they seemed so exotic for the mountains of Colorado. Great day!

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May 15, 2009

Day 2 of vacation. We took the canoe out on Blue Mesa Reservoir. Carl fished, I read. Later we took Maxx for a walk by one of the "Three Rivers" that the place we were staying was named after- I don't know what this one is called.

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May 14, 2009

First day of our Spring mini-vacation! We stayed just outside of Gunnison in Almont at the Three Rivers Resort. No phones, internet or anything so I am posting all this after getting home. Here we are enjoying a beer on the porch of our cabin after arriving.

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May 13, 2009

My Mom sent me this picture today showing their lilacs in full bloom. I wish ours had that many blooms!

May 12, 2009

The first day of the year that really feels like summer! Iguess I need to get a little sun..

May 11, 2009

I went to the dentist today for a cleaning and check-up- everything was A-ok. Quick cleaning, hardly any scraping and they think I floss- awesome! Hydrogen peroxide is the key!

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May 10, 2009

Happy Mother's Day!
We had Carl's Mom over for brunch. I made quiche, cranberry scones and fresh fruit. The quiche was very good and I will definitely make it again.

SPINACH AND FETA QUICHE

Printed from COOKS.COM

1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed
6 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1/2 c. cottage cheese
6 green onions, sliced (tops too)
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. dry basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
4 eggs
1/2 c. milk

Prepare crust and bake, if desired. Can be made without crust. Squeeze moisture out of spinach, set aside.

Beat together or blend or food process feta cheese, cottage cheese, green onions, oil, basil, pepper and garlic salt until smooth. Add eggs and milk. Blend well. Pour into bowl and add spinach. Pour into baked pastry shell or greased 9-inch pie pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 to 40 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes clean. Let stand 10 minutes. Serves 6.

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May 9th, 2009

This "art" car is in our neighborhood on our usual dog walking route. It is always blocking the sidewalk which always makes me want to kick it, but I don't think the owner would notice as there is so much crap on it. She recently added the colorful balls on the hood- she is a nut job and I will be featuring her house at a later date.

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May 8, 2009

Carl's Birthday today! We went to Kinfolk's for beer and music and then to the Loop for dinner. Thanks to Phoebe I have a picture- I keep forgetting my camera at the worst times!

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May 7, 2009

My favorite part of warmer weather is night time. If I could, I would switch to living at night during the summer. Sure, I like sunshine, but after awhile it is just too hot and miserable. I took a walk down to Kelly's house tonight and it was perfect outside!

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