Powerful Update

Well I didn't post anything this past week. I went to work at the school as the school secretary. Mrs. Opal has to take off because of Kyle's wreck. By the way, Kyle is doing so much better--he is now in Houston undergoing rehab. But after working each day--when I got home, I didn't feel like getting on the computer. Now it's Saturday and I'm glued to the Weather Channel. Hurricane Gustav is now a category 4 storm and is expected to increase to a category 5 in a short amount of time. The only bad thing--is it looks like he will be coming into the East Texas area. We are in his direct path right now. When I left school on Friday--they told us to take the phone tree home just in case we are in hurricane mode on Tuesday and we don't go to school. That way the staff will have to call and let other staff know that we aren't working.
Kayla is wanting the storm to come in this area so we can get the free food that they had out. When we Rita came through three years ago we got food and Kayla became embarrassed at me for going to get the food. This time she said she wants me to go get the food. She really like the meals that they gave out. They lasted us until like last year.
Yesterday when we went to the store--the bread was already gone as well as the water going fast. I picked up an extra loaf of bread and two cases of water. I also filled my truck up with gas. Now I sit and wait to see what the storm does. We are also watching to see what Hannah and the other two disturbances happen to do. Hannah could follow Gustav. She was projected to hit the east coast of Florida but now it looks like she's dropping down to follow into Gustav's line.
Will try to keep this updated about the approach of the hurricane unless he hits and we lose electricity.

Carl Edwards Wins AGAIN

Well the Nationwide race was on Friday night at Bristol and Carl didn't do good at all. He had a tire go down and crashed into the wall. Then the Sprint Race was held Saturday night and Carl started on the Pole. He led for a while and then Brat Busch got in the lead and led most of the race. But right at the end Carl takes the lead from him after giving Kyle a bump from behind and after Carl goes around him, Kyle does the same thing to Carl (bumps him from behind). Well Carl goes on to win at Briston and during the cool down lap--Brat Busch crashes into the side of Carl several times--Carl had enough of it and turns down into Brat and spins Kyle out. Kyle was then radioed to and was told to report to the NASCAR hauler. Hopefully tomorrow NASCAR will give Kyle a penalty for his actions. I hope that they don't just take regular points from Kyle (that won't hurt him) and that they take win points for the Chase away from him. We just have to wait and see.

Yesterday, Kayla and I went shopping to get a few things that she needed for school (which starts tomorrow for both of us) and I bought a futon for the house.

End of Week Update

Well it's already Friday and it's the last day of summer vacation. I can actually say that this year. I received a phone call yesterday from the high school secretary. She's going to be out for most of the 1st six weeks (due to her son being in a tagic accident) and wants me to sub for her. So I start on Monday morning. I'm glad to be subbing but wish it was for a different reason. But I can post good news for Kyle. He's improving so much. He still has a long way to go but each small step is a big step for Kyle and his family. The other boy that was in the wreck has been moved to a private room so that shows he is improving. I wish that everyone that reads this continue to pray for Kyle Moore and Richard Miller that they continue to improve.
I'm still without transportation but Doug says that my truck should be ready today. He could have had it finished yesterday but didn't want to rush on it and he really wants to test it out before he gives it back to me. I hate to drive it for four days again and the motor to go back out. I wish I could say the same thing for my dad's truck. It appears that they are having a LOT of problems with the motor they were putting in his truck. It was supposed to interchange with the motor he had but it's not. The stuff that came off his motor is not going on the new motor. So it's going a lot slower than it was first planned. Now dear hubby wants to put it on the back burner and work on other vehicles at the shop. But I can understand that--the other vehicles pay the bills while Dad's truck, Doug is doing for free since we were using the truck when it tore up.
Today is the first day that it's not raining since Monday. Which is nice but Kayla and I are stuck at the house, so it doesn't really matter. Here it is just 12:30 and the temperature is already at 99.5, and they said it was supposed to be in the upper 80's to lower 90's today. So we are back in the dog days of summer.
Last night we went to meet the teacher at Kayla's school. We only had to meet one new teacher for Kayla. All her other teachers she had last year. She also picked up her schedule. We weren't real happy with one of her classes. She wasn't supposed to have Art this year--she had it last year and this year Spanish was supposed to take it's place. Well we get her schedule and she has Art and Spanish. The class they dropped was Reading. Last year they had ELA (English/Language Arts) and Reading for a two class period with the same teacher. This year they will only have one class period for each teacher. That's where she has the new teacher so I guess they will get a little reading with ELA. So Kayla has: Technology, Science, Art I (which carries a credit to high school), Jr High Athletic/PE, Social Studies, Math, ELA, and Spanish I (which also carries a credit to high school). So when she starts high school she will have 2 credits. Last year's 8th graders are only carrying 1 credit to the 9th grade and that's for Spanish. So I guess it's good that she has Art.
Tomorrow, Kayla and I are going to go get our hair cut for the new school year. Kayla is probably going to get close to 6 inches cut off hers. I'm just probably going to get a neckline cut again. Mine is already short but the top and bangs area is too long.

Hump Day

Well it started out as a rainy Wednesday. Doug took the winch truck to work and left the Wrecker at home. He also took my motor to Nacogdoches to get it re-worked on. They didn't say anything about having another ready and able to swap out with Doug. So he left mine there and they will call him when it's ready. About 1:00, Kayla and I needed to go to the store so I drove the wrecker. I'm busy trying to get supper cooked. It's finally stopped raining for today.
The only really good thing that happened today is that NASCAR handed out penalties today to Joe Gibbs Racing and now the 18 and 20 doesn't have their regular Crew Chiefs for the the Nationwide.
I went to Weight Watchers last night and I didn't do good last week. I gained 3 pounds. I also went to Wal Mart and bought some new pants and tops so I would have something to wear just in case I have to work the first week of school.

Boring Tuesday

It's back to being boring. We are without transportation and it's just yucky outside. We are do for rain today but then it has been supposed to rain for the last two weeks. But because I'm stuck at the house it will rain today. Doug will have to take Kayla and I to our Weight Watcher Meeting in Center again this week. And since he's taking us--that means we can't stay. But I'm still going to have him take me by Wal Mart.
I had my sub meeting yesterday and found out that the dress code for the teachers and subs have changed. We can only wear jeans on Fridays. That's okay with me but I just got a bunch of nice dress jeans and now I will have to find me some dress pants. Oh well.
I don't have much else to say right now so if something interesting happens--I will post it.

Woe is me!!

I'm back without transportation again. They put my new motor in and finished up with it on Thursday. I drove it to Lufkin and Nacogdoches on Friday, Nacogdoches on Saturday and again to Nacogdoches on Sunday. I was driving to my sub meeting today at 1:30pm and the "Service Engine Soon" light came on and stayed. I called Doug and he said to come by the shop on my way home. He checked it out and the computer said it was the catylic converter. Well he reset the light and it stayed out for about a minute and came back home. I drove it home. After Doug and Kayla got home, Kayla and I drove to Dad's house. After staying there about 30 minutes we got ready to leave. I went out and the truck acted like it didn't want to start but did. I started to drive home and steam started coming out of the exhaust. I called Doug and he told me NOT to drive it. He said it sounded like a busted head gasket. So he came and towed the truck to the shop. He parked it out on the road to unload it and then he drove it up to the shop. But as he tried to start it - it made a clanging noise. He said that the motor was trying to seize up. I am not having good luck with vehicles.

Carl Edwards Sweeps Michigan

Wow what a GREAT race weekend. First of all it was Carl's 29th birthday and then he won the Nationwide race and then Sunday race day came. He started 28th and before you could turn around he was leading the race. All of a sudden it looked like Kyle was going to beat Carl and win again. But then they had to pit and Carl's crew did a wonderful job and got Carl out super fast. Carl went on to WIN the Sprint race so he had a great birthday and anniversary weekend. But Jack Roush didn't do too bad with his teams either. All five teams came in the top 10. Carl was in first, David Ragan was in 3rd, Greg Biffle in 4th, Matt Kenseth in 5th and last but not least was Jamie McMurray was in 10th. Way to go Carl and the rest of Roush Racing. I would love for Carl to win the next three races and that way he will only be behind Kyle by 10 points when the CHASE starts. Right now we are 40 points behind Kyle when the Chase starts. It would be so neat if Carl could win BOTH Championships this year.

Carl Edwards Won the Nationwide Race

Yep, he won today. Now he's second in points and closing in fast to Clint Bowyer. He's just 113 points behind Clint. It's still possible for him to win the Nationwide Championship again. Wouldn't it be great if he won both Nationwide and Sprint Championships this year??????

It's Race Day Saturday

Well I didn't post anything yesterday but I was so busy. I did end up getting my truck back on Thursday afternoon. It runs so good. After getting the truck back Kayla and I went to Nacogdoches to visit Aunt Birdie. We also ordered a NASCAR birthday cake so we could celebrate Carl Edwards 29th birthday. Carl's birthday was yesterday.
Yesterday didn't start out too good. I got news that two of the boys that I taught (as a sub) at Chireno High School were in a car wreck about two miles from my house. I know both boys. I went to the bank to cash a check and the boy that waited on me told me that it was Kyle Moore and Deron Davis aka Fish. I was just so shocked.
Kayla and I then left to go to Lufkin to do some school clothes shopping and we found out from Susan Higginbotham that it was Kyle and Richard Miller. When I asked Susan how they were--she informed me that the doctors were saying that there wasn't anything they could do for them.
Ended up shopping--got some good deals and then went to Nacogdoches to pick up the birthday cake. After getting home, I found out that Aunt Birdie was re-admitted to the hospital.
Today, Kayla and I went to Nacogdoches to visit with Aunt Birdie--who happens to be doing a little bit better today. Then went to Wal Mart to get a few things we forgot yesterday. Then I went by the other Nacogdoches Hospital and was able to visit with Opal Moore (Kyle's Mom). There isn't much improvement in Kyle but like Opal said--he's still alive 24 hours after the accident. Richard has shown a little improvement. Opal also told me that she might need me to sub in the office for her at least the first week of school. I told her that I wouldn't mind subbing for her but wished it was for other reasons. She said that the doctor wanted her to go home and try to rest but as a mother--she couldn't leave Kyle. She had a waiting room full of people waiting with her so I didn't stay. I will continue to check on both of them.
Now we are waiting for the Nationwide Race to start--Carl is sitting on the pole. Now for tomorrow's race Carl is scheduled to start 27th but we know that he will start at least in 26th because Ryan Newman had to change an engine out so he will go to the back. But something really great--Carl was fastest in the last practice. Go CARL!!!!!!!!!!!!
Will come back to post more later.

Thursday Update

Well it's Thursday and I'm still without transportation. Kayla just called and said that they had the truck running. So I might get it back tonight. Tomorrow is Carl Edwards birthday. Kayla wants to get a birthday cake to celebrate his birthday. But if I don't get my truck back--we won't get the cake.

Hump Day

Well it's not anything remarkable happening today. It's just the middle of the week. Kayla has gone to work with her daddy. They called and transferred the shop phone to me because they had to go down on the lake for a wrecker call. Skip was already on a call so Doug and Kayla had to go. So that means I'm home today working in the house. I hope I get as much done today as I did on Monday. But to do that I had better get of my rear and get busy. But since both Doug and Skip are on wrecker calls--that means they can't work on my truck. I just hope they get it fixed. Doug was saying that they thought something else might be wrong with it but Doug tried working on it yesterday and he's hoping it got fixed.
If I think of anything else--I will post it. Oh, Kayla has decided that she would rather work at the shop on Monday instead of going to my sub meeting at school. She just wants me to make sure I bring home the list of teachers.

Visiting the Hospital

Well Kayla and I spent most of the day at the hospital. Aunt Birdie had surgery today. She was scheduled to be at the hospital at 9:00am and she was the second one scheduled to have knee surgery. Well they finally took her into surgery at 1:00pm. We left the hospital after the doctor came out and told us that she made it through the surgery just fine. She will remain at the hospital for three days. Kayla and I had to ride with Dad and Charlotte. Doug and Skip continued to work on my truck. Unfortunately they didn't get the motor job completely done today. It should be finished tomorrow. At least I hope it's finished tomorrow.
After Doug got off work (he left early) he came home and took Kayla and I to our Weight Watcher meeting. We didn't stay for the meeting but just weighed in. Kayla lost weight this week but I gained weight. Not much but still a gain. After weigh in we went to Tractor Supply and bought fencing material. Remember that's where Kayla and I were going when the motor went out in Dad's truck. We finally got the material we needed. Now we have to get the fence up so they can move the trailer out. After getting the fence material, we stopped at Whataburger and ate something for supper and then Doug stopped at Wal Mart so Kayla and I could get the few things we needed or actually few things we wanted. Then we came home and here I sit doing my blog posting.
Kayla plans to go to work with Doug again tomorrow. She had fun working with him on Monday and I got quite a bit done here at the house while they were both out of the house. I guess I got more done because there was NO ONE here for me to talk to and then not having transportation I didn't have anything to do so I was able to get the house cleaned up and stuff put away that was moved over here and just sat in the front room.
Will post more tomorrow.

NASCAR Race update

Well the race didn't go as I had wanted because Carl didn't win--but he did place in the top 10. He was 9th in the race but it moved him to 2nd in the Chase. But because Kyle Busch won the race--NO ONE can tie him in the Chase. He has won so many races. And just with 9 laps left in the race--there had to be a BIG BAD Crash. We were so worried about Bobby Labonte, he was taken to a hospital in town but last report he was released from the hospital to go back to racing. I just hope Carl can win a couple more races before the Chase starts.
And then on Saturday, Marc0s Ambrose, from Austraila won his first NASCAR race. It was his 59th start and he was driving car #59. Way to go Marcos!!! If Carl wasn't able to win--I'm glad it was him.

A Good Start to the Week

Well after such a bad week last week with the motors going out--this week has started really good. Kayla went to work with Doug this morning and they took my motor to Nacogdoches to be repaired. A little while ago Doug called and told me that they were on the way back with my motor. I was just sick thinking they couldn't fix the motor. Doug said no that it was fixed and they were on their way back. I know a motor can't be rebuilt that fast. Doug said the company he deals with had a motor just like mine already repaired and they just switched out. Doug said that my car could be fixed as early as tomorrow evening. I'm so excited.
Tomorrow morning Kayla and I are riding with my dad to Nacogdoches. My aunt (Dad's sister) is having knee replacement surgery. So tomorrow I will be in Nacogdoches most of the day. Tomorrow evening, Kayla and I go to Weight Watchers--hopefully my truck will be repaired by then so Doug won't have to take me to WW.

It's the Weekend

And what a horrible Friday it was. Kayla and I started out in Dad's truck to go to Center to get fencing material, but first we had to take some frozen things to Dad's to put in his deep freezer. We are moving ours from the old house to the new house and want to defrost it first. Well on the way the truck acted a little funny but then started acting right again. At least until I got to the major intersection and it died. I mean it really died. The motor seized up. Yep his truck needs a new motor. It's horrible to borrow someone's vehicle and it tear up on you. My truck is already at Doug's shop ready for it's motor to be taken out and taken to Nacogdoches to be rebuilt. So Kayla and I are now without transportation. Needless to say we didn't get the fencing material. I just hope they don't come to move the old house out before we get the dog's fence redone.
Today is my MIL's 75th birthday and I plan to fix their supper. But now I will have to depend on Doug to take me to the store to get things for it. He's gone to the shop. I'm glad that he's gone for a while. I'm so tired of him bringing things into the house and just setting them in the front room floor. I can't even catch up on what he's bringing before he brings more stuff. I wish I could have moved things the way I wanted instead of the way he did it. Plus I throw things away and he brings them back to the house. Oh well I can't win. I had better close this post for now and get busy trying to clean up this mess that's supposed to be our home. At least he can't bring anything else to the house because it's all over here now.

Back Again

It was brought to my attention that I hadn't posted in a while so here I am. So much has been happening. We were really watching the tropical storm yesterday as he made landfall around Galveston. We sure were hoping that he would bring us some much needed rain but needless to say--we didn't get the rain. Last night I went to my Weight Watchers meeting and I'm still on track. Today I still have to continue putting things in the new house that hubby brought over from the old house. He sold the house this past weekend. So at least that is out of our way. Now if he could just find a buyer for our air conditioning unit. We only used it for like 6 months so it's a good a/c.
I've got to get the house straightened by this Friday. It's my MIL's 75th birthday and I want to fix her a birthday supper and have her to the house. She has never been to the new house.
That's about all I know to write right now because I don't know what I've missed posting from the last time until now.
Oh I'm also waiting for the phone company to come by because the road maintenance came by today and was grading the road and they cut the phone lines. Doug was able to put them together but the phone company will have to repair the line. I've called in and have a trouble report submitted so they said they would be here between now and 7pm.