Make hay while the sun shines.

I guess not all of the bigger ones allow it but where I am they do when it is slack. For example this evening there were hardly any guests and, once I had done the paperwork involved with checking them in and they had gone out for the evening, there was nothing more for me to do. So I take my netbook and use it suring those times. In the week it is busier and the phone rings more often but I am still on to a winner

Hi MysD, we do not have any really big hotels here, and only certain times would they be really busy, things like graduation weekends and some local festivals. I would always want to have something to do. We are glad that you can be present here with us. Richnai, I am jealous. I think when I was small I could make a hula hoop go, but I cannot anymore. I guess I may buy a new one again to try to teach myself. I have seen some online that actually have weights on them and are made for fitness purposes. You go Papa Hoop

A hoola hoop! NOw there is something that I have not done for donkeys years! Cheap too. Pension here I come!

Oh, zandi my friend, me too. I hope to be doing better making hay while the sun shines now. Our past is truly gone, and we cannot do much about that except learn.

Hi GG, I try to make the most of everyday and do not think far ahead anymore. Let tomorrow takes care of itself.

That would be very relaxing. There are many things that we need to do while the sun shines. Relaxing and catching some rays is one of them.

sure is and getting more vit D in your body to help out the pill form lololol

Oh, I will turn back into a computer turnip in a matter of days. My feet are telling me that the cold front is going through now.

it was so warm today, but cloudy chance of rain tonight, but staying warm thru the weekend.

I have some more, but thought I would save the discussions for next week, if it does not leak our of my brain. I find that I do better if I have lots of lights on when I am stuck inside for the bad weather. I would love to get a membership at the YMCA as I would use it, I think, and feel better all over. I love spring, but by about July the heat and humidity makes me into a real difficult person. If I could go to a pool everyday that would be better.

I so agree. YMCA would be nice. I used to go there but not anymore. Yes, July and August are too much for me.

Right now many people are having a hard time with things because of the economy. I understand that this is probably true of hotels as well. I hope you have some days that are bright and full of promise.

Hiya GG, Hotels are suffering tremendously here at the moment I don´t know how it is England now as that is where we worked the main part of the time. Thing is to make hay while the Sun shines with every opportunity that comes you way if you can that is. Have seen a bit about People going through some really bad situations in America too. I hope you have some great Days too GG. Take care now. xxx

And that is another way of saying the same thing. I know we have cold coming in, but not any moisture, I am afraid. We are heading towards a drought. Either that or we will end up with snow in April when the fruit is setting on the trees. stay warm.

Sometimes Gabs, you bring the sunshine. I appreciate taking the time to enjoy life while I can.

Yes, we have to harvest the grass for our cattle while the sun is shining. We also have to take advantage of our own opportunities while the time is right.

That is a very good plan. I have to find certain times between cold weather and hot weather to do work up in my attic. I have some fabric and blankets and furniture up there, but only certain times of the year does it feel okay to be there. I love to be able to open windows and freshen up the house when the sun shines as well.

I'd like to have the whole house done sometime, but so far I never get past the living room before Passover is here. So, the bedrooms have to wait until afterwards..

There has to be a good balance. i imagine that the kiddos will remember that you took the time to go outside with them more than they would remember that you did inside chores.

Snow ball fights are always fun as the snow is warmer it's packing snow now soooo why not? It would just be nice to not be the only one doing the chores unless company is coming then I could do other things.

We bought our zoo pass last year as a way to celebrate our anniversary. We both prefer that to gifts we do not need. With it being reciprocal we have also saved money when we have been visiting family and going to the zoo. I guess that is just a thing that my whole family has always enjoyed. I need to make some hay like you do. I know that the economy has taken a big toll on your income.

Last week was very good. This next week will be very cold. I have seeds to sew next month towards the end and little projects I want to get done. Sometimes sitting is all that I do, though.

Being aware seems to be what it boils down to these days. I hope you find many opportunities to accomplish a lot. It felt really good to have a few sunny days. My bones are going to go back to being cold this week.

I think often what is most lacking for me is the energy. Getting out in the bright light seems to help me, though.

I have a frame for a tri fold stand up screen, and it is getting painted and the cardboard in it is getting a new cover to make an interesting screen to obscure some stuff I do not want to look at. I have had it for years, and it was old or antique when I got it. I have come really close to throwing it away a half dozen times, but if I can make it look neat, I have a use for it now. I understand about when you feel good you want to get a lot done.

I spend way too much time on the computer. I have been known to do massive sewing projects, but it has been a long time. I wish you lived nearby, I would hire you for some reupholstery work. I had a friend who said he wanted the work, but never got back to me. I have a chair that needs the springs retied, then new burlap straps and then new upholstery. I bought upholstery fabric for my grown kids as part of Christmas as well. I have found a wonderful bargain site for the fabric. My two chairs are really great, they were old when I got them, twenty five years ago, and had fresh upholstery. They still look pretty good, but I always hated the color. Since the one chair needs re built I got new fabric as well. I have another bolt for some of my arm chair style chairs. I can redo those.It will be so pretty to get the new fabric on the chairs. My son has two he wanted redone as well, and he is living with me. It is funny my kids and I all have the similar taste in fabrics. You stay well friend and enjoy each new day.

Firstly, I am envious that you have your son at home....must be so nice, and I am sure your children got their good taste from their Mother! I actually learned my re-upholstery from a book with many trials and errors...but I am sure there would be on-line tutorials....and you are right, it is sooooooo rewarding when the project is complete, with a fabric you love. Would you be willing to share your fabric site's name? When I re-upholstered our bigger boat two years ago, I was so upset with the prices for Outdoor/marine upholstery here in B.C., I went on-line and found Richport Supply and was flabbergasted...Here in B.C., "Sunbrella..8 oz. was $38.95 a yard..I needed 17 yards." At Richport, 12 oz. Sunbrella (much preferred)was $8.95 a yard, with a further 10% discount for over 10 yards. WHAT A DIFFERENCE! For T-shirts, shopping bags, drapes...etc; I use Dharma Trading...but do not have a good site for Upholstery! We have 4 days of sun predicted, BUT it is well below zero at nite...so am really worried about my Garlic (Garlic is planted in the fall) as it is up about 6"! My son & DIL love garlic too, so I grow for them, as well. My son rototilled the beds last fall...and we are just short of 900 plants. Yesterday in the sun, I weeded it all...and found that the dang deer had jumped the fence, ate some of it and just pulled lots out, and left on top of the soil! I need to re-upholster my dining room chairs, so would really like a nice choice of fabrics. P.S. I hope you are making money with your time on the computer! Take care...and Cheers!

That certainly sounds like a good version of Making hay when the sun shines.

No, I had an object that needed painting, and I could have done it inside, but outside was better, less messy and it dried faster. The temperatures are falling tonight and by Tuesday we will be really cold again, but it is winter, after all. I may be posting some more expression related discussions later. I am enjoying being more active here with posting and not just responding.

Even as I type, waiting for a coat of paint to dry, the temperature is dropping, and it will be chilly long before it is dark. I love to look around the parks or even just see the neighbor kids out in their yards. I could have done this painting project indoors but it is much neater outside and I am not getting paint on any of the indoor stuff.