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It was far from a typical weekend

Tim May

Can the weekend’s luck be measured? I think not.

Sailboat races at Lake Lewisville Saturday morning

It started Friday with OFNi Whitty and beau Stephen coming to see us for dinner. They were only in town for a few hours. We laughed, ate fajitas, and towards the end of our meal started talking about body jiggleness in a bathing suit clothing line idea…I paid the bill and not (paid) attention, thankfully.

Saturday, after watching the goings on at the Lake in the morning with the sailboat racing (or was it just an “exercise? Either way, the new zoom lens came in handy), look who came to see her Mom!  Continue reading “It was far from a typical weekend”

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Rise and shine you cute ones

Tim May
Looks like a practical joke...but it wasn't

This morning, for the first time in about 2 weeks (maybe more), we finally had a sunrise visible to those of us that enjoy sunrises and look forward to each day’s arrival….

The fisherman, both human and aviarian were out; the morning temperatures were cool, the air refreshing,

As my massage therapist told me yesterday – yes I got a fourth cupping during a 1-hour session, and yes again, Tony is working wonders on this big ol’ body of mine – saying “you go to the sunrise for a reason…you just may not realize what it is yet”. That’s another blog post for sure!

In the mean time, know that I enjoyed today’s sunrise over Lewisville Lake, as did this young family…. Continue reading “Rise and shine you cute ones”

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Easily entertained

Tim May

I know technically I might be a couple of hours late with this post, and you should also know technically I struggle at times figuring out the ways to showcase the beauty and talent found and captured out there in the real world. And that sometimes is worth the wait (not to mention it takes me a bit longer than expected to get all the technology right)….

We spent the day with OFNi Mikel (who just so happens to be 7 months pregnant) and her friend Jill (who happens to be 11 weeks pregnant…with twins). They really wanted to spend time with Aunt Debi and take in the fabric stores for the makings of baby crib sheets, bumper pads, and the like – at the end of the day I think that was accomplished.

Please understand that under normal circumstances when a trip to the fabric store is planned, I would rather stay home and do more exciting things like pull weeds, tease fire ants, fight wasps, untangle vines from rose bushes without gloves or long sleeves, or drag hoses around the yard.

Not this day…I had potential photo opportunities with a pregnant niece that has been somewhat camera-shy with her “condition”, not to mention we hadn’t seen her since before this “bump” happened.

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The Queen poses

Tim May

Mackie, Mack-a-do, Mac-a-roni, Mackers, Mack, Mack-Attack…I call her all those names, along with “Hey You Baby Girl”, “Such a pretty girl”, “Goofy Ball”, and “Goodness Sakes”. But mostly she is referred to as “Your Highness, the Queen of Scots”!

Her and Scottie Gal Pal Zoey get their hair and nails done tomorrow…they’ve been invited to Prince William and Kate’s wedding so don’t you know a gussey-up is warranted. Funny, the Royals always act as if they are embarrassed to have their pictures taken afterwards.

Since the day we got her – some 11 years ago – her eyes have always melted any dog discipline I try to enact. Her antics always make me laugh

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Family March Birthdays

Tim May
Guess who?

March birthdays within the family…I have 8 of them. I trust someone will tell me if I need more.

I do need some pictures from family….

In my vast library of photos I have no pictures of David McRae, Sally (May) Crawford, nor any of Morgan May. Don’t make me come over there and take pictures of you guys…OK, do. Who are these people any way – just kidding :)

Send me pictures and I will get these folks the photo recognition they deserve! In the mean time, I’ve robbed one picture of each from Facebook profiles (sorry gang).

Hope everyone had a happy birthday.  Continue reading “Family March Birthdays”

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Oh so pleasant

Tim May

Sunday’s sermon at Denton Bible Church was particularly good today. Pastor Tommy Nelson was on his game, or maybe it only seemed that way since what he was saying, spoke to(of) me…but then I have yet to find a sermon where Tommy was not on his game.

Today was about bitter people, their unhappiness; how God does not want one to elevate oneself, nor become self-righteous, arrogant, offended, vengeful, and judgmental as that is what causes the bitterness and lets Satan into your life. He assured us all that “the upholding of the kingdom of God does not rest on me (you, us)”.  Those causes of such things…well just “let it go”. Know: God can and will handle it for me (you, us) instead. And in so doing (“letting it go”), those that can hold their tongue are truly blessed – those that cannot are a curse on man in His image. Continue reading “Oh so pleasant”

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Weekender Hats, Weather and a Wee Bit

Tim May

We enjoyed a wonderful weekend in North Texas.

80° on Saturday…I actually (yup I admit it) turned on the air conditioner for a brief late afternoon cool-down). We then had an Irish dinner Saturday night that was simply my fortune (luck) to be invited. Daylight Savings Time kicked in this morning, but it did not make me late for church nor throw Mackie the Queen of Scots off of her usual get-out-of-bed-you-limey-fish roust to get her breakfast. Yard work today in 78° weather…until the weedeater batteries wore out. I had dust flying everywhere and I’m almost certain the neighbors slammed shut their windows as the dust cloud slowly drifted north.

All this made me go searching in our junk-filled garage for a yard hat to wear. I’ve always been a bit over-the-top with my hats and have a hang up with sunburnt ears.  And I found a hat…errrr, several (each has its own story too).  Continue reading “Weekender Hats, Weather and a Wee Bit”

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Parading Mardi Gras down Main Street

Tim May

In the spirit of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, the City of Lake Dallas held their annual parade and party tonight and did it in small town Texas style. I was a part of the first half of the party – who knows how the second half went.

Everybody loves a parade…especially when you know many of the revelers walking down the street. But no beads were thrown my way – I wonder just what is up with that? Continue reading “Parading Mardi Gras down Main Street”

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Fiddles and Skirts

Tim May
 

The North Texas Irish Festival was in Dallas this weekend. I made my way to Fair Park this afternoon and had a fun, grand time (partly because I didn’t partake in the Festival food as it reminded me to much of the State Fair).

 

Five hours were spent to watching kids learn Irish dancing, begging dad for swords bigger than they were at vendors throughout the Festival, and old and young alike getting lessons on old Irish hunting methods…the bow and arrow. The Festival is dog friendly so there were canines everywhere.

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Head and Shoulders

Tim May

Since I signed up for this “postaday2011” thing through WordPress, they have helped spur ideas to keep the posting alive. Mostly, I’ve dismissed those ideas as I’ve had something to share, worthy or not, most of the time.

Not that I needed today’s “idea”, but it did bring back a teenager memory of mine. Here’s the question asked: How long do you think you can go without a shower?

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