Monday, November 14, 2022

Vacation 11-11-22 Las Vegas Baby

 So here it is 11-09-22  We're off to our 11th day of the 11th month of the 11th year that we've been married and we're headed back to the scene of the crime.   


Up & adem, Pack, all those last minute things,  Cameras & Chargers, Off to the airport.  Flight is on time,   We landed in Las Vegas about 1030pm PST. so like 130am est. Just a little exhaused from the flights, but still in good spirts,  Going up the elevator to the 26th floor, well just so you know I don't believe I like having my ears pop that many times..  :-) But I digress,   I unpacked toilitries, and clothing,  Dave does the electronic part of things.   It works for us.  I run down to get waters for us, (and of course a couple of snacks. ( $8.00 a bottle) Yikes  Needless to say we hit Walgreens the next day for a case of water to drink.  We were getting used to our time zone Thursday but we went to a musical,  "Bat out of Hell" for those of us who remember that music,  It was a very nice show.  We also walked up and down the vegas strip, getting our bearings, made reservtions for Friday night for dinner for our Anniversary.   

Friday we got up and went to pick up our rental car,  Off to see Hoover Dam.  It was quite cool & Interesting  to hear the history of how the dam came to be.  Lots of pictures. if you go, purchase your tickets ahead of time. nest of to red rock canyon, which we didn't purchase tickets for & it was a bust.  We had poenty of time to look at Art work, we saw some beautiful things.   Then back to the hotel to get ready for dinner.   

We splurged, we went to the Eiffel Tower, now when I say it was elegant, it was elegant, dress code, awesome food, Great wait staff.  we were stuffed when we left.  They gave us a free dessert for our anniversary, Our waiter went to a college in Maine, He was from Belarus, Very cool. small world.

Saturday was another up & adem day,  Breakfast was a muffin and water/coffee.   Off we went to the Grand Canyon.   4 hours later, we arrived.  Phew...  I have no words for how beautiful this was,  we only saw the southern rim,  we had a private tour via our car.  That was nice, no one telling us when to leave or what to see, we kinda did it on our own.  It was a sight to behold,  Our pictures can not even begin to show the beauty or the depth 6000 vertical feet. (we never saw the bottom)  7 miles if you were hiking down.   Rim is between 10 & 18 miles,  again hard to capture that is Photos.  Amazing, Magestic, Awe-inspiring Incredible, Breathtaking, Magnificent, are a few words to describe this canyon.  Stopped at a Dennys some where on the way back to Vegas,  I believe we were still in AZ, It was very good.  The wait staff incredible.  

We went back to the hotel, and gambled a little bit,  Didn't win anythng. But we didn't expect to.  

Sunday was our, lets just go look at things,  We walked to the Aria, they had artwork on display.  Went over to the Bellagio, saw the fountains, walked to Hard Rock cafe, (I had to get a keychain)  We went to a place called Earl of Sandwiches ( I think)  it had some weird things, but I had a Roast beef & Mac & Cheese Sandwich.  it was different, but good.  

Dave & I sat down to have a drink,  I had a Bahama Momma, & Dave had Rum & Coke.   We rarely drink, so this was a treat,  oh yes,  I also had Gelato.  yummy.   

Our trip home was pleasant.  It is very good to be home.  Until next time.. Enjoy life.  

Sunday, May 16, 2021

2021 May. Our lives are great

 Well here we are again, months & months later.  

    We have many things planned for this year.  But let sus recap from 2019.  
Around april of 2019 I broke a bone is my left wrist.  In July Dave was in an ATV accident, and has since recovered.  In Dec. I had surgery on my foot, I have recovered and here we are.  

I was going to go back to work in Jan, however my bosses boss, told me that my position had been replaced and I could come back per diam or resign.   As I knew my position had not been replaced, and felt I had been lied to, I opted to resign.  I waited a couple of weeks to tell them, making sure I was assured of a new job. ( 15 offers in the first 3 days of puttin my resume out there)  I made sure I was allowed to visit, as I love my residents,  I got to go visit them several times. (Most every Friday evening) until our wonderful pandemic hit.  
In March 2020, Dave and I were in North Carolina, for his work. I got to visit some long lost relatives, (whom I've never met, but it was so very nice) Kati, our niece, drove over to have dinner & a visit with us, She is in College down there.  We arrived home on a Friday, and I was off again on the following Monday morning to drive to St. Marys, PA, I spend a week, with Shannon & her family.  I went to the historical society there (my brother Ron volenteers there.)  I spent countless hours, combing thru paperwork, using my portable scanner, that dave had gotten me, to scan several 100's of pages & pictures, for the Geneology, on Legacy that I'm doing for my moms side of the family.  
I had gotten a call on the Thursday of that week, from a place offering me a job.  I accepted the position, it was the one I was excited for to begin with.  I left for home the next morning the following Monday I was to go in for orientation.  I recieved a phone call quite early to tell me that Covid had been found in the building & they could not bring me into work until it was contained.  I told them that was perfectly ok.  I would wait.  
 Braeden Came out in June of 2020 to visit with us for 5 weeks.  It was fun. Only 1 argument the whole time. YAY.    We had fun.  It was Braedens first time indoor SkyDiving.  he had fun.  We had done other things that week, as well as gaming time, visiting, talking, watching new movies, shopping.  In general lots of fun.  We took Braeden home at the end of July.. While there we got to visit with some family & saw some friends.  Went to a car show.  

2 weeks after we returned from PA, I was called and my new job began.   I now work at Holy Cross Health Center. Each of our residents are nuns, or women, that are related to nuns. No men can reside here.  This to this day has been wonderful.. My boss is great, the director is great. Most of the co-workers are great.  Like everywhere your going to have your good & bad days, but so far, I really haven't had a really bad day.  If I begin to,  1 or more of the residents, notice, and say, hey what's up, and would you like to talk.  This in itself is great.  I never tell them what is wrong, as it would be unprofessional, so I just ask them to say a prayer for me, and things will get better.   

  In Dec, 2020,  I ended up getting Covid at work, & giving it to Dave. (he told me it wasn't a nice gift to give him)   For me it was 5 horrible weeks before I was able to go back to work.  Dave & I have both been vacinnated.  We're very happy about that.  We've had visitors for Easter, Friends from my old job have visited, soon we'll be riding up Mt. Washington on the 4 wheelers, a scavenger hunt for our Challenger friends, a quick trip to PA to pick up Braeden for a month long visit along with a fun trip planned with him.  Then our Annual 4th of July fireworks. In Aug, we'll take Braeden home.  So many more things.  This has already been a pretty good year.  I'm looking forward to the rest of it.  

Hugs & Love to all.  

Sunday, December 29, 2019

Dec 2019 final post for this year

Hello all,   

The beginning of the year was pretty great,  We were able to celebrate our Christmas in January, then return to PA, for our Grandaughters 1st birthday Party, and tied into that weekend, Braedens early 13th birthday party.    I can not believe that he is already a teenager.... 
  We were able to take our 4 wheelers out a few times.  We were going to go on a trail, in May, when my boot zipper dangles, literally got tangled up and down I went, onto some rocks,  I learned 2 days later that I broke a bone in my wrist, 1st time I've ever broken a bone.  It was nice to go over 50 years without breaking one. 
So I missed 1 day of work, and got a cast on.  I had to wear it for  4 weeks.

 I had them put a green one on me, as Dave and I were headed for Edinburg (Pronounced Edinboro by locals)   Scotland.  We had a great time with our FIRST friends.  I got to explore the land around Edinburg, took many tours, including a Harry Potter one.  JK Rowling, wrote many of her books here, and many of the names within the Harry Potter books were taken from a graveyard there. 
At every FIRST event, there is a Gala event, typically on the Wednesday that we are there,  Some dressy, some beachy, some business casual, and some just casual.     But we always have fun.   This year we got to see the Red Hot Chilli Pipers!   They signed my cast.  So I still have that. 

    We came home and went back to work as usual, 
In July we took our 4 wheelers to PA, so we could enjoy time on them with the kids.  (they own 2 of them)    unfortunatly Dave was in an accident,  He broke/bruised 11 ribs,  He had a total hip replacement, and he also has a new collar bone.      We spend some time in Altoona in physical therapy, and we were home before the first of August.   Dave has been cleared from all Doctors and all PT,  He is operating at 99%.   I'm very proud of him for doing so well. 

Again we returned to work like normal people. 
We had our Annual early Thanksgiving.  (In early October, as to avoid snow travel)   
It was a great time.  We had a great turkey, lots of laughs, desserts, and friends and family. 
Shannon, Justin, Braeden, Kyra, Deanna, Russ, Diane, Mike, Lorraine, & Sharon.    So Fun.

In Nov.  I awoke with a leg cramp.  I went to the doctors, several times, and finally to an orthopedist.   I learned that the Tendon in my foot dis attached from the bone.  it's the tendon that makes your foot go up and down. At the beginning of Dec. I had surgery, to repair it.  I now have to be off work for several weeks.   But I am praying to be back to work before the end of January.  So far the doctor says it's all going ok.. I have a pretty new blue cast.. 

This whole year, has been a teaching year,  When life gives you Lemons, you make lemonade. 

Dave and I are going to have a wonderful New Years, and a great year next year. 
We love each of you and hope your Christmas was wonderful, and that you Have a fabulous New Year;

Until Next time.. 

Tuesday, October 22, 2019

End of the year post

Well it's been a year.
The beginning of March we went to PA to celebrate our grandaughters 1st Birthday and our Grandsons (early)13th.  Both were fun.  Thanks to everyone who attended.

In July we were back in PA & took out ATV's with us.  We had a blast, thanks to Justin & Shannon & Braeden, who made it fun. 
  We came back to NH, and in May, I broke my wrist, I feel on some bumpy rocks.  First time I've ever broken a bone. but it ended riding season with the ATVs.  for awhile anyway.
In June, we went to Edinboro, Scotland, (Dave for work, me for fun)  I had my cast signed by the Red Hot Chilli PIPPERS Not to be confused with peppers.     Great Evening.

  Now that he's mostly better, I will tell you about Dave's accident.  He went up a hill, basically without any momentum to get him to the top.  He did jump off the ATV but it decided to chase him down the hill.   This all happened on a Saturday prevning. 5ish.  He was taken by helicopter to Altoona Trama Hospital.  When I arrived, he was already thru x-rays and such.  His list is a little long of the things that were wrong.   so here goes. 
a Hematoma, that dissipated after 2 days.
a C1 Fracture that apparently wasn't there after 2 days
an L3 in his lower back (which is totally healed)
Eleven broken or fractured ribs
A broken Left CollarBone
A Shattered Right Hip
and other bumps & bruises
On the 20th of July was his accident.  He had a total right hip replacement on Sunday the 21st. We were up and walking on Monday the 22nd, On wednesday the 24th, we were in the Rehabilitation Hospital.   His goals were to walk up stairs, and get into our truck.  I was so greatful to this group of people. They worked with him 3 hours every day, he worked everyday with my help. (I was so proud every day) By the 31st, we were able to drive to pick up the ATV's and drive home.
On the 5th of Aug, he got his staples out of his hip, and was then told that on the following friday the 9th of Aug, that he was to have surgery for his collar bone.
      He now has a new Titanium Hip and a new Stainless steel collarbone.  (He thinks he's Bionic)
  It was alot of in home PT and alot of outpatient PT, but he is almost 100%.  We have our great, and not so great days. His ribs are still healing.  those take time.  He has been working from home. 
I went back to work,  part time of my part time. I missed my residents.

We just went on a Business Trip for Dave to California. He had to work,but I got to see a few things I haven't seen yet, by san francisco.   
We had our Early Thanksgiving on the 12th of Oct.   It was fun.   Diane, Mike, Lorraine, Sharon, Deanna, Russ, Shannon, Justin, Braeden & Kyra.    It was a nice time,  fireworks ended our evening.

I think all things considered, it's been a busy busy busy summer.   It was fun, and Dave and I are looking forward to going on a Toys for Tots run with the NH ATV club.   We ar excited to return to our fun runs with our new 4 wheelers. 

Until next time.  Enjoy life to it's fullest. 

~Nancie



Thursday, January 31, 2019

Christmas in PA (Jan 19 2019)

Hello All. 

  So we're back from PA. We had a great time. 

Ky is walking
Shannon is exhausted, chasing after Ky whom is always on the go.
Justin is getting used to being wrapped around Ky's little finger
Braeden is being a great big brother.
Deanna has a new boyfriend, (whom we like)  his name is Russ.
Dave, I believe, enjoyed his trip to the middle of nowhere PA.

Thursday evening Dinner with Braeden, then a fun visit with Shannon, Ky & Braeden.
      Braeden and I played Chess.  He got better with each game.
Friday morning was a visit with my cousin Renee for breakfast & a PB donut from DD's bakery.               (God they are so good)
Friday night dinner, (which was a bust)  then Christmas. til 1am. 
             We bought way too much stuff. 
Saturday was a Ham dinner at Shannons, ( I cooked, Deanna helped)

We then had our yearly family photo shoot. Then it was off to go swimming for a bit and have pizza.

Just laughing and visiting until 2am. 

Then the storm hit,  Sunday we made it to one restaurant that was open, had breakfast, and stayed til they were closing.  Left there and went back to Shannons, so we could wait out the storm, and the roads to get cleared.  We left, and drove to scranton, PA and stayed overnight.  We began our journey on Monday morning, waiting for the roads to clear up again.  Drove the rest of the way home and after some white knuckling it thru some of NY, & CT & MA.  we made it home just after 6pm. 

Glad to be home and safe. 

Until our next adventure!!! 
Enjoy life!

~N 

Monday, December 31, 2018

2018 Our Wonderful year

Hello to everyone.   We have had a Busy year, but a great one.

it actually began in Dec. of 2017 with a trip to Disney World. We gave our oldest daughter, her boyfriend, our grandson, and yet to then be born granddaughter, an early Christmas gift.  It was a wonderful week.

We then spent a weekend with Diane and Mike for our Christmas with them. It was also a great day.

We then had another Christmas in January in St. Marys, PA, with Shannon, & family along with Deanna,  2 of my brothers Ron & Don, along with Susie, also came up for a visit.  We got to see my Nephew and his family for a few min. 

Dave & I stayed home in Feb, celebrated Valentines day, it was a relaxing month.  this is when Dave said we could go ahead and take a trip this year together.  A cruise.

Right at the end of Feb.  I went to PA alone, our granddaughter was on her way to being delivered into this big wide world, & just like with Braeden, this gramma, wasn't going to miss it.
I spent my time between spending time with Braeden, visiting my niece, and her 4 daughters.  Then it was off to the hospital to be with Shannon,  I only left her side after Kyra was born.  March 3,  2018 it had been a long night. But my girl was a trooper,  Kyra Nicole was/is  healthy and beautiful.
  She had a little bit of a rough start for the first week,  but I let my husband & work know that I would be staying in PA for a couple of weeks, to help get Kyra, Shannon & Justin, get thru a little hiccup with her health.     I loved Kyras Doctor,  He said, if he could prescribe any medicine for Kyra, to help her thru what she went thru, it would be a dose of gramma, every day. 
Shannon & I lived at the hospital for 7 days, Leaving only for showers and food, when Justin was able to come down.  Well we did it. Kyra came home Healthy and Happy,  so crisis averted.  I think I slept for a couple of days straight...  :-) 

As soon as I was home and got situated, I began planning the trip of my dreams, a trip to Alaska, our cruise.
This happened at the end of May, thru the beginning of June,  It was a wonderful trip.  Dave and I began our adventure in Fairbanks, where we experienced 24 hours of daylight.Saw the beautiful Ididarod Dogs. We also were able to experience the Alyeska pipeline, pan for gold.
 The next day was a bus trip into Denali, the next day was a trip on a train, thru many towns, to Whitaker, on this train, we were very fortunate, to see the top of Denali, our tour guide said we were some of the 20% of the people that get to see this, as it is covered with clouds most of the time.
We were then on a ship, for a 7 day cruise.
Day 1.  Hubbard Glacier was absolutely breathtaking.
all of the Fjords were just beautiful.
Day 2. Glacier Bay was also beautiful, we experience Calving of the glacier.. absolutely incredible.
Day 3 we were in Skagway
Day 4 Junuae
Day 5 Ketchican
then home a couple day cruise to reach Vancover, and then home.

Back to work for us,
In August, we went to PA, for Dave to meet our new gran-daughter,  Yes folks,  he loves her.

In September, Dave & I bought new toys,
    for Dave,  a 2018 Renegade 4 Wheeler (Gorgeous)
   for myself,  a 2018 Outlander, Limited edition.  (Blue and beautiful)
We have been out every other weekend riding them in one place or another,  having a great time.
Neither of us can wait until spring to get on them again.

In October, we celebrated our Thanksgiving. Here in NH,  as the weather is a crap shoot in Nov.
Shannon and her family came out, Deanna flew in from Pittsburgh,

It's now Dec,  we had a Wunschel family Christmas in RI, it was much fun.  and here it is New Years eve.  so Until Next year!!!!!
 Happy New year everyone!!!!  Have a safe and wonderful year.

Sunday, February 12, 2017

Another year gone by.

I really should write in this more often.
It's been a busy year In April of 2016, I had Surgery on my hand, it ended up requiring 6 different surgeries at the same time,  They needed to take a bone out of my wrist, nothing to do with carpel tunnel.
2 weeks after this, the 30 stitches came out, and a cast put on. a week later we were off to a wedding,
1 week after that, I got my cast off, a brace put on, in the morning of a Thrus,& that afternoon, I was in physical Therapy for my hand, (ouch) then, Th, Fri, Mon, & Wed.  Before the following Thursday jetting off to Seoul Korea, David for work, and me for fun. We were there about 10 days in total with travel. Great time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

1 Week after that, Braeden & Shannon came to visit, for 2 weeks,  That was a great time.
We did a lot in those 2 weeks,  After that, we took it easy for a little while,

In Sept, I changed my career path,  I left the food service industry, and entered the world of enjoying my job.  I have become a Program Assistant, or a better term, Activities director.  I literally get to go to work every day and have fun with our elderly.  In my case, I work with Residents that have some degree of dementia.  Some days can be difficult, but none the less rewarding, when you see them smile, or laugh, or remember a great day, it makes it all worth it.    Dave says that I need to get a more depressing job, because I have entirely too much fun.   5 months have gone by and I still love it.

At the beginning of Nov. We had an early Thanksgiving, we had many here, both girls, their S/O's and Braeden, Diane & Mike, 2 of our dear friends, Sharon, and Lorraine. I believe a great time was had by all.     We had a 2nd thanksgiving down in RI.

Christmas was celebrated on Christmas eve with a lunch in RI with Mike & Diane and Aunt Virginia, then we came home, to celebrate our own small Christmas, exchanging cute gifts, Dave got a Sloth for Christmas. (almost like a time share),  I worked on Christmas day, and had a great time,
New years eve was also fun, The only time we ever drink Champagne.

We celebrated Christmas on the last week of January 2017, with Shannon, Justin, Braeden, and Deanna.  I have to learn to control my gift giving.  20 + gifts each was just too many.  Next year,  gift certificates.  It just means I spend more time with the girls, talking and visiting, instead of opening gifts.

For now that about sums it up.  Valentines is in 2 days, although Dave and I will celebrate it Saturday.

Until next time, which will hopefully not be another year.  Have a wonderful time,
Hugs and Love  ~N~