Author: boomingbanter

In the midst of managing the money there are unexpected and uplifting rewards at the RANCH that were sown years earlier.

Ignoring the stock market and even the quotes for the rehab of the house I’m focused this morning on the little joys you see that one day are buried and the next alive.

So it was that Ma was delighted to discover that one of her favorite plants, the hosta, is present in abundance at the front of the RANCH.

She has planted them here many times but the deer eat them as dessert.

She is optimistic that these are more secure as so far not a single Bambi has been spotted.

Blessing#2370-Shoots

Ma has stopped talking.

See the estimates are coming in so she is doing sums all the time.

She keeps frowning which is not becoming to one so wrinkled.

It makes her look very frightening.

The niece keeps staring her in the eye as I fear she thinks she’s done something wrong.

I’m trying to reassure her it’s just a passing phase! See I can be kind to my kin sometimes!

Poor old Bro who got in at 2:00am was awakened at 7:00 to print something Ma couldn’t do herself.

I do secretly fear for the sanity of the family.

Please let her get some good news soon.

Blessing#2369-Fast Fund Facts

I may build an ark soon and sail off down the Olentangy into the Scioto and onwards into the Ohio River.

These rains are once in a generation according to Al Roker.

It doesn’t do a great deal for my hairdo either but of course I’m not at all vain.

The naughty niece may die soon of the shaking sickness.

Wouldn’t that be wonderful?

I could be the one and only once again and totally rule the roost at the new ranch.

Maybe these storms aren’t so stinking after all!!

Blessing#2368-Wetter than Wet

Precious Peeps it’s Pits.

I’m been in a diabolically bad state. We have had nothing but storms. Hopefully some respite for a few hours today.

Add to this meteorological misfortune the fact that my Granny dumped me yesterday and went to the RANCH for the whole day.

She met every tradesman under the sun all of whom are now working on quotes for her so she can spend more of my Milk Bone inheritance.

She was ecstatic yesterday morning when she open the daily Lenten devotional from our church.

She was convinced it was another God wink.

I suppose I must agree given that the carpenter thinks he can fix the fence and the pool guys says he is hopeful we can get by with deep cleaning and a new pump.

So pray this little Pitty will be plunging before the summer is over and that the BOOM BOOMS STOP!

Blessing#2367-Hurdles and Help

You know it doesn’t take much to make Ma’s day.

So it was yesterday morning while perusing Facebook she hit on a reel from the Princess of Wales brother J. Middy and his canine companions.

OMG she screamed they have the same chairs as us.

Quickly quickly before the storm comes we have to get a photo of you two too.

So we posed and she snapped and you have to admit she is right.

Best bit?

She dumpster dived the entire set of patio furniture six years ago! It’s still going strong apart from the covers the niece snacked on.

Now everything’s taken on a whole new allure!

Blessing#2366-Nearly Regal

Precious Peeps Pits Perfect here to help you over the humpty.

I am feeling a little mid week moody myself.

See there are tornadoes coming our way again and you know what that does to my tiny ticker.

Add to this the possibility of up to fifteen inches of rain in the next days and I’m not feeling funny.

However, my dear reader do not despair.

If you are surrounded by loved ones like me you can snuggle for safety.

If you have a Granny though be sure to make it clear to her you do not wish to walk in the storm! Dig your nails in dude!!!

Blessing#2465-Safety First

I am completely exhausted by all the comings and goings.

We left home yesterday at 9:45 and were driving here there and everywhere till 2:00pm.

It’s all well and good going on car rides but being locked up with the niece for that amount of time would drive a saint insane.

I am glad Ma and Dad have Tuesday morning group today as it will give me at least a little peace to chill and catch up on my much needed rest.

I don’t know why humans feel the need to keep chasing after pipe dreams.

All they really need to do is sleep and see what lovely stories spontaneously surface!!

They never involve Pitties!!!

Blessing#2364-Slumbers

Today’s the day when we officially become proud owners of our new home.

Of course the place is to put it mildly “is in need of work”.

I don’t anticipate romping around the yard any time too soon but you know Ma she’s like a dog with a bone.

She has the painter all sorted and on Thursday has taken a day off at the tearoom to meet every other tradesman under the sun.

I know that eventually it will all be worth it but Ma is like a wound up spring. I’m just concerned she’ll snap like that fence at the ranch that is number one in the list of must do’s.

Blessing#2363-Speedy Gonzales

Ma was not concentrating yesterday when she pumped her gas and didn’t realize the system was set to super premium rather than cheapest of cheap lead free.

Alas this means she spent five dollars more than she needed to which drove her apoplectic with rage.

You know how she is on the penny pinching.

She was about to go and ask for a refund and then gave that second thoughts as it was her own negligence.

Now she is hopeful that Aretha will overnight turn into some sort of luxury vehicle along the lines of Cinderella.

I doubt it but you can be sure until she’s running on empty again Ma will be paying close attention to the miles she gets per gallon!!

Blessing#2362-Pumkins and Glass Slippets

Ma is driving me stir crazy.

She was up at 5:00 am these past few days googling such eclectic subjects as sanitation services, dumpster rental, countertops and of course the ubiquitous daffodil paint.

When she went out and pulled her first bunch of the year from the yard I thought I might pack up and leave.

We were then all subjected to a PhD thesis on the different yellows that even a small bouquet of her favs can yield.

MERCY!

I keep telling her all she needs to do is match up with BIG BIRD and she’ll be just fine.

I may have to endure this for the foreseeable future so please keep me in your prayers.

Life is never easy living with a nutter.

Blessing#2361-Jolly Jaune