A Fantastic Yard Sale and Pics

My yard sale is over for now. Maybe in a couple of weeks I will have another but, not right away. I am pooped! It was a fantastic sale. Again we were blessed. The weather except for Saturday was beautiful and the people came in mobs steady all day on Thursday. Friday was just a steady flow of people all day. Time went soooo......fast. It was crazy for awhile but there was 3 of us and it all worked out great. Saturday it was rainy all day. The stuff was getting wet, but the people still kept on coming. We still have alot of stuff but we sure made a good dent. As I promised, I am a little late but, I am posting these pictures of my sale. See? I told you it was huge! It took almost all my yard and I had so much alot of stuff had to stay in tubs as I didn't have room. We made it work though. Most everyone that came said "gee, you have alot of stuff" What do you think?

Menu Plan Monday

It's menu planning Monday again! Gosh, The month of April is just flying on by! Way too fast for me! This week is the big week, the week of my yard sale.There is plenty to do and plenty of stuff! This sale is so huge I am not sure if my yard is big enough to support all there is! DH has been scrambling to find old wood dock sections for some of my tables. These dock sections work out great! I am a bit stressed though this morning as my neighbor that was to help me today can't now as she got into some poison ivy or something like that and her hand yesterday swelled twice the size, itching and oozing, yuck! She said she has to see the doctor today if possible.So, I am on my own completely with no one else to help me. I hope to get plenty accomplished though. With all this said, I won't be on my computer much at all this week if any. I will be back however next week on a regular basis. I am taking pictures of my sale and I will post them Wednesday though! For my menu this week, what else but simple and fast. I will be pooped!

MONDAY

grilled hamburgers

pea salad

TUESDAY

spaghetti

tossed green salad

WEDNESDAY

(breakfast for dinner)

omelets

toast

hash browns

THURSDAY

OUT!

FRIDAY

take home pizza

SATURDAY

not sure yet

SUNDAY

on our own

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Menu Plan Monday

It's Monday and you know what that means....Welcome to menu plan Monday! Now, I will make this short and sweet. I'm scrambling a bit this morning. My neighbor is coming over and we have another big day sorting and pricing. Quite frankly I will be glad when this sale is all over, as it's been a bit on the chaotic side around this household the past few weeks. Anyways onto to our menu this week....

MONDAY

chicken and noodles

green beans

TUESDAY

chef salads

WEDNESDAY

grilled pork chops

brown rice

steamed broccoli

THURSDAY

out!

FRIDAY

meatloaf

mashed potatoes

corn

SATURDAY

meatloaf sandwiches

some kind of jello salad

SUNDAY

on our own!

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2010 Ultimate Blog Party- Party On!

Hello and welcome to the 2010 ultimate blog party! Sponsored by 5 minutes for mom So glad you have stopped by. This is my second blog party and I love it! Let the party begin! My name is Susan, I'm a grandma now and have 5 beautiful grandchildren whom I love to spoil, each and everyone of them. It is so much fun. My husband John and I got married in 2005 ( this is my second marriage) and I am so happy. He is the best husband in the world. My blog is where I write whatever is on my mind about that day. I love to fish alot so I usually have alot of fish stories as well as my adventurous yard sales and my adventures going to them. I love talking about my garden. My garden is a big part of my life in the summer. I participate in memes like menu plan Monday and Thankful Thursday. I love playing on my computer making new friends through my blog and learning new things. I love saving money and using coupons and I actually enjoy being frugal. There is so much good advice in the bloggy world when it comes to saving money and using coupons too! For me the best part of blogging has been all the great blogger's whom I have met this past year. You guys are all great! Hope you will visit awhile and please leave me a comment. Happy Partying!

Thankful Thursday

This month Lynn at spiritually unequal marriage is hosting thankful Thursday. It's been a wonderful week. This thankful Thursday I am thankful for many things.

1. Weight loss, I have lost 20 lbs now and I feel so much better. Even my skin looks better. I am so thankful for the will power and for the wake up call this past winter to motivate me to lose the weight.

2. For the most part, warm sunny skies and pleasant weather. Who doesn't love spring?

3. For old friends and new connections through facebook. I found an old friend from Junior high school. When she moved away,we used to write to each other for years. We now only exchange Christmas cards but, it was cool we connected on facebook and now we keep in touch more often.

4. I am thankful things are looking up for my son. He finally got a job. The same place DH works. It has been heartbreaking seeing him so depressed. He now seems so much happier.

5. My DH who indulges me, and who has also made me a better caring and giving person. I have had several people tell me this.

What are you thankful for this week?

Bluegill fishing time

While Susan (that's me) is slaving away preparing for this yard sale....DH was fishing last night until dark and yes, he was enjoying it too! He caught about 30 but kept 11 nice sized ones for our supper tonight. I'm jealous! No, not really...and I wasn't preparing for my sale. I took a shower got into my comfy pj's and watched my all time favorite show American Idol. But, tomorrow you can bet I plan on getting my fishing license so I can fish also. If you don't already know by now, fishing is one of my favorite pastimes. What a better way to enjoy a day than quietly probing a lake in search of bluegills. It's easy and it's simple. It's just great! I love fishing for bluegill with DH especially when I catch more or bigger fish than him. He takes the abuse quite well. DH and I are true bluegill addicts and we don't have to travel very far to find good fishing. I am itching so bad to fish this spring. With the ice off the lakes and the water warming up, the bluegill are hungry. There is something magic about watching a slip bobber suddenly twitch and make a tight circle before plunging beneath the surface as a big bluegill inhales your tiny offering and takes off with it. Maybe I'm dreaming or wishful thinking but, this year with all the bluegill fishing I have in mind....my only problem will be finding enough freezer space to store all those tasty fillets....and isn't that a nice problem to have?

Wordless Wednesday....apricot trees in bloom

These apricot trees are my neighbors. Aren't they pretty?