tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78454857584862239252024-03-13T12:19:49.260-07:00Clare's BlogJakehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11301618618106778182noreply@blogger.comBlogger2405125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-23536679212126146772015-11-05T07:44:00.000-08:002015-11-05T07:44:37.155-08:00Life HappeningsSo much has happened since I last wrote on my blog. I have gained many great grandchildren and now have 21. There have been so many celebrations, pool parties, picnics, birthday parties. Have spent much more time with my brother, whose health isn't the best but he gets around fairly well with a walker. It's been a good weather year with no tornado warnings which is rare. A good friend has been mowing my lawn and now it is full of leaves that need to be raked. Thanksgiving is getting close and won't be long till Christmas too.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-9583274678022493732015-06-20T09:34:00.000-07:002015-06-20T09:34:23.792-07:00Rain and the CropsWe have been having a little rain quite regularly. The corn has really grown and will be knee high by the 4th of July for sure. It is so neat to see the bean fields coming up too. The farmers put in a lot of work and had to do it inbetween rains, but they got it done. The crops look good around here. I feel so sorry for all those people in Texas who have been washed away, losing homes, cars, even family. We are blessed that we haven't had any of that.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-15057709792813637332015-05-12T13:33:00.001-07:002015-05-12T13:33:43.098-07:00Taco TuesdayToday is Taco Tuesday at Taco Johns restaurant where my brother lives. We love to go there on Tuesdays if the weather permits. Today was strong winds but it was sunny. Although it was chilly, we just dressed a bit warmer and headed for our favorite TexMex. I go to his home and he drives from there. It's kind of funny as we rarely actually get tacos. I love to try all the different things they have on the menu. Today I had a fried stuffed burrito which was excellent and my brother had a super burito. I try to try something new every time I go and I have never been disappointed. It is always a fun day with my brother.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-73334203489608428752015-05-12T13:25:00.000-07:002015-05-12T13:25:46.567-07:00Passport Plus Acustic Electric GuitarI do not know anyone who does not love to hear electric guitars played in every occasion where music is played. We have several in our own church praise and worship team. Of course, each person who plays the guitar has a personal opinion and choice of what they want and need in their guitar. In checking the Internet, the <a href="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/breedlove-passport-plus-d-cme-h-h-acoustic-electric-guitar">passport plus</a> stands out as a fine accoustic electric guitar. It's beautiful shape is enhanced by mahogany and solid red cedar, beautifully built to produce marvelous tone. It does not matter whether you are an advanced or just a beginner, you will greatly enjoy your choice of this guitar.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-15279788954251545282015-04-02T16:13:00.001-07:002015-04-02T16:13:34.192-07:00Early BreakfastWe are having an early breakfast at church on Sunday morning. Then we will have our Easter church service. It is always a good time for all. The weather is going to cooperate and be nice. I am sure happy for that. Rain is going to hold off till Monday and later in the week. We had a really good rain last night but of course more is needed. It is a wonderful season to celebrate that JESUS IS RISEN and is in Heaven. What a wonderful time that will be when I get there. My husband is already there.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-50984739670207993182015-04-02T16:08:00.000-07:002015-04-02T16:08:17.181-07:00Active- 2Way Studio MonitorsLooking for a great 2 Way Studio Monitor? You can get on the Internet and read a review of a young man who tried one and wrote a <a href="http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/audio-recording-gear-reviews/hands-on-review-krk-vxt-series-active-2-way-studio-monitors">krk vxt4 review</a>. He does an excellent job of telling his experiences with this fine 2-way studio monitor. If you have any questions about this fine monitor, he covers them all. He started the bottom and worked his way up with several steps to see what the krk could do. He was quite pleased. Additionally if you check into the article, you will see a list of the many specifications and features you will find with this studio monitor.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-26502717150303298302015-02-23T06:55:00.001-08:002015-02-23T06:55:56.490-08:00Very Cold WinterWe are blessed not to have snow and ice like many places are having. Heavy rains in California causing problems too and freezing rain in the South. However, we have the cold. It is -13 this morning. The wind chill is -23 but will get worse as the wind picks up. The sun is out and it looks so nice outside. That is very deceiving as it is super cold. I feel sorry for all those working outside all the time. No wonder my husband always hated winter as he worked outside all his life.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-6993813722262613072015-02-11T09:16:00.000-08:002015-02-11T09:16:04.774-08:00Friday the 13thAre you superstitious? Friday will be Friday the 13th. I always have considered the number 13 to be a lucky number, not an unlucky number. The Powerball is huge again and people are buying tickets like crazy. Maybe they think they will be lucky and win the big jackpot because there is a Friday the 13th this week. I don't believe in that stuff. Black cats crossing your path, walking under a ladder, breaking a mirror are all supposed to bring you bad luck. Baloney, I don't believe it. Every day is a good day if you look for the positive instead of the negative. Today is bright and sunny. Yesterday was so cloudy, it was almost depressing but every day you wake up alive, is a good day.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-15935343460528186322015-02-02T07:59:00.003-08:002015-02-02T07:59:57.300-08:00Global WarmingThey have got to be kidding. We have a perfect example that this is a myth. Snow dumped on us all the way to the Atlantic ocean. Some places can't even find there cars. 38 cars in the ditch this morning, just in one town. Wind blew so hard there was no visibility in places. Cleared the driveway and a big drift blew in again in a short time. Pushed the snow off the deck 3 times so far. They say more snow tomorrow. GEE, We can hardly wait - not.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-87837797811360922682015-01-16T09:19:00.001-08:002015-01-16T09:19:30.765-08:00Happy New YearHappy New Year everyone. December was such a busy month, I didn't even get on my blogs. We had 3 Christmas celebrations, plus 2 church programs for grandchildren. It was a great deal of fun. The weather here was terrible. We had everything from fog to blizzards, but it all worked out. It is always so much fun to see the little ones in their Christmas programs at the churches. There is always one or two that act out and make everyone laugh. It was so much fun. Also all month it seemed like we were always pigging out on food. :0)clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-4624914592019725202015-01-16T09:11:00.001-08:002015-01-16T09:11:33.850-08:004BAR LED SystemMusicians that must have quick to pack and pick up and go will be interested in looking into <a href="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/chauvet-4bar-led-system">four bar led</a> lights. They are quick to pack and quick to unpack and set up. Most have found them to be cooler that other lights. The Company has a great 12 month plan if you do not want to pay for it all at once. They have the lowest price. Check out the big discount. You can read the many reviews of happy customers as well.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-47896984655768832012014-12-01T12:44:00.000-08:002014-12-01T12:44:31.855-08:00Happy BirthdayHappy Birthday to my twin girls this Thursday. It was a very happy day the day they were born. One weighed in at 6# 15 1/2 oz and the other was 7# 2 oz. I was only about 5 ft tall at the time so you can understand that I was huge carrying them. They not only went full term but ran over 6 days past their due date. I named them immediately and could tell them apart from the minute they were born. The nurses had trouble telling them apart but I didn't. They are fraternal and are both beautiful but different personalities, as you might imagine. We were doubly blessed the day they were born.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-79695652210959790602014-12-01T12:37:00.000-08:002014-12-01T12:37:05.549-08:00Adjustable Keyboard StandAre you looking for an <a href="http://www.wwbw.com/Keyboard-Stands---Racks-Stands---Racks.wwbw">adjustable keyboard stand</a>?Frankly, I had no idea there were so many different kinds. There are light weight aluminum, standard, heavy duty and tier stands, just to name a few. In looking around the Internet I found a very large variety of stands and in a very large variety of prices. It should be possible to find what is needed in a price that fits any circumstance and budget. Not sure what you want or have a question, they have a toll free phone number to call and they will be happy to assist you. Be sure to check out the top sellers for great buys, as well.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-66792540652187980002014-12-01T12:24:00.000-08:002014-12-01T12:24:52.216-08:00Thanksgiving FunHad two Thanksgivings this year. The first one was with my daughter-in-laws family and so much delicious food. Then we played a game we all love to play and have so much fun doing it. Her mother brought a whole bunch of cookbooks that looked like new. We were able to take home any and all we wanted. I picked out 3 each for my twin girls. I know they will enjoy them. Then the next day we went to a grandson's home and there celebrated their little one year old's birthday and had treats, punch and cake. A couple hours later had another feast. I had a wonderful time. Now the cold has set in and it is only 9 degrees and the wind chill is way below zero. I am not going outside until tomorrow. It is supposed to start warming to the 20's. Doesn't sound like much but will be better than the terrible NW wind we have today. The sun is out and if you look out the window, it looks wonderful outside. But don't let it fool you. You will have frostbite in minutes or less.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-7845588812216533302014-11-19T14:46:00.000-08:002014-11-19T14:46:30.790-08:00Found A QuoteI have been looking for all kinds of ways to cut down on my bills. If you live in North Carolina, then one of the easiest ways to cut your expenses is by looking for various quotes on your home or your car. I <a href="http://www.allredinsurance.com/home-insurance.html">found a quote</a> on the internet easily. When you deal with a good reputable company that works with many top insurance companies, it is quite easy to get new quotes for your insurances. It is a great way to see if you are over paying for the various insurance that you have now. Furthermore, it is always a happy event to find that you can get great coverage and save money.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-21034682976683111422014-11-16T10:04:00.000-08:002014-11-16T10:04:13.636-08:00Cataract SurgeryFour years ago I had the cataract removed from my left eye. I have had wonderful vision ever since. But lately it seemed I was blinking more when I read the paper or magazines. I had my annual checkup and the cataract in my right eye was ready to come out. I had surgery on Tuesday and have a lot of drops to put in my eye for a month. I go back in 2 weeks for a checkup on the surgery. I would guess that at that time, I will have to get new glasses. I am glad it is done. Everything is so nice and white. We have 2 1/2 inches of new snow so it is really white outside. It is great that eye surgeons can do this for you.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-82892193146310659802014-10-27T07:36:00.001-07:002014-10-27T07:36:15.081-07:00Falling LeavesWow! The tree leaves are falling early this year. There are lots of yellow leaves everywhere. That is bad enough but the farmer harvested the corn east of us and now the yard is also full of pieces of corn stock leaves. I think that is worse than the leaves. They say it is early for the trees to lose their leaves. I have seen both that we will have a mild winter or a very severe cold winter this year. I hope it is mild with less snow this year. Nothing we can do about it but guess we should enjoy the beautiful colors of the leaves at this time of year.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-62210898612689345002014-10-16T10:51:00.000-07:002014-10-16T10:51:03.112-07:00HereHave you been looking for Classical & Nylon Guitars? If so, <a href="http://www.musiciansfriend.com/classical-nylon-guitars">here</a>. There is a huge selection and the prices are marked way down so you can save money right away. You can find out about the warranties on them and also which are rated as the top rated guitars. Many are 5 star rated and you can check out the reviews before you buy. They also have an 800 number so you can call with questions you may have. There is no minimum purchase and if you need financing, they will work with you on that.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-74351062724844211622014-10-16T10:41:00.000-07:002014-10-16T10:41:17.246-07:00Broken HipMy sister-in-law in Dallas is 96 years old and in Assisted Living. She fell this morning and broke her hip. She is in surgery now. Her daughter will keep in touch with me. At the age of 96, this is a critical matter. We are praying for her.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-78723979388621564682014-10-16T10:29:00.000-07:002014-10-16T10:29:59.645-07:00Presonas MixersAn excellent mixer can make all the difference when producing great music. A user friendly mixer with many more features is certainly desired by all producing fine music. Now is the time to look into <a href="http://www.guitarcenter.com/PreSonus-StudioLive-32-4-2-AI-32-channel-Digital-Mixer-with-Active-Integration-109138263-i2968778.gc">presonus mixers</a> when there is a huge markdown in price and includes free shipping to a store or to your home. You can check out all the many additional features to these mixers right online. Check out the inputs and outputs and also the FireWire ports. With their Guaranteed Lowest Price you know you will be completely satisfied or your money back.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-90890086343888479862014-10-07T07:53:00.000-07:002014-10-07T07:53:22.319-07:00Blood MoonsThere will be another blood moon on OCt. 8. I am going to try and see it. It will be at 5:25 am that morning and I don't have a good west view. I will probably have to drive somewhere I can see it. It is supposed to be clear here for a change. It is usually cloudy everytime there is a meteor shower or anything you want to see. It would be our 64th anniversary, however, my husband of nearly 61 years died a month before our anniversary in 2011.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-28064825175751061022014-09-30T08:48:00.001-07:002014-09-30T08:48:36.605-07:00End of SeptemberHere it is Fall and the last day of September. It would be my husband's 87th birthday today if he was alive. This is the 4th birthday I have missed him. It makes me very sad. I know he is having a wonderful time in Heaven. However, that does not help the loneliness and sadness of having him no longer here with me. We have had several beautiful great grandchildren during these years and have more on the way. I am blessed to have lived to see 17 and perhaps several more. Will see, I guess.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-12132942401554085362014-09-12T11:15:00.000-07:002014-09-12T11:15:16.498-07:00This WebsiteAt <a href="http://www.buyheatshrink.com/">this website</a> you will find all types and sizes of heat shrink tubing. It is found in so many of the items we use daily such as cars, computers, cable TV wiring and so much more. It is used for color coding wires, no matter what size the wires, from small to large. With its help in color coding, the job becomes much easier and safer. Perhaps you haven't heard of heat shrink tubing but it is at work in every facet of your daily life. It makes home insulation safer by adding a layer of heat shrink tubing to all types of wires. It not only conforms to military specifications, as well as, all kinds of construction. It certainly adds to our safety every day.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-16286841621095105812014-09-06T09:15:00.002-07:002014-09-06T09:15:51.275-07:00Eating OutFriday we are going to a little town with a little restaurant that is very popular. You have to be there early. They say they have the best steak around. Just melts in your mouth. I haven't had a really good steak in awhile. I am really looking forward to it. I hope it is a great weather day too to travel there. We went there on my birthday several years ago and had a great time. clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7845485758486223925.post-15706134367319249652014-08-29T12:12:00.000-07:002014-08-29T12:12:47.087-07:00Dance Classes Santa MonicaIf you live in or near Santa Monica, you may be interested in <a href="http://www.dancedoctor.com/">dance classes santa monica</a>. We never really learned how to dance. We used to go and try but it just seemed like work to me instead of relaxation and enjoyment. Often, we would sit and watch the dancing couples and enjoyed it so much but would have enjoyed it more if we had learned how to dance correctly. By taking lessons, you become so comfortable dancing and today it seems we find ourselves quite often at weddings. After the reception there is always a dance and we never took part. However, by attending lessons by a dance instructor, we would learn so much. It is not to late to look into and learn to dance. That would be such fun.clare3http://www.blogger.com/profile/00242737687841517655noreply@blogger.com0