Still Alive
Well here I am in Kansas City.
It's hot as hell and Grandma sits outside all day. She is darker than my my hispanic kids. If I want to hang out with her it's got to be out in the blistering sun. Oh well.
I bought the kids a small pool to put on the back patio so they would have something to do.
It's been a nice visit so far. Grandma is still full of piss and vinegar. She insists on washing the clothes and doing everything herself. I have to sneak around to help her out with the chores. You would never guess she is 81 years old. She tells me that she would go back to work in an instant if anyone would hire her.
I'm doing all the cooking at and trying out some new recipes. I figure it's the least I can do to earn my keep. The kids have been unusually good and haven't been fussing and fighting like they have over the last few months.
My uncle lives next door so I visit him in the evenings and we watch movies, drink beer and tell dirty jokes. I showed him a couple of my youtube videos and he got a kick out of em.
I'll be heading back in a couple days and will catch back up with everybody.
See you then
posted by Bill Rowland @ June 25, 2007
27 Comments
27 Comments:
Glad you and the kids are having a good time.
Have a great time Hammer!
Good to hear from you and know that things seem to be going well.
Sounds exactly like my grandmother.
Kids have some kind of switch...they magically know when to be extra good! I like fiesty grandparents...helps to keep them young!
Glad to hear you are having a good time. I have been checking daily for word of your vacation. This is one of those times when no news IS good news...means you are having too much fun to take time to blog..lmao.
Give Grandma a hug from all of us! Piss and vinegar can always use a pinch of sugar.
You know its good to know she likes doing everything herself yet. Tears in my eyes remembering my great grandmother. She did everything herslef until she got to where she couldnt anymore after the stroke. It was hard on her. But she lived about four or five years after wards. But now shes gone and I think of her daily.
good to hear all is well. Have a safe trip back. Look forward to your return.
Hey, this is terrific news. Sounds like a great time is being had by all.
From your description, your Grandmother could outwork most anyone in today's workforce! She'd be an asset, that's for certain. I've always felt that ladies such as her would have been great in the Military...terrific organizational capabilities, out-work anyone, and never complain.
Good news that YOU are having a good time, sir. I think that your children may be responding to being out of a large city. It's so good for children to connect with older relatives and have some freedom...they feel the difference.
Enjoy and have a safe drive home. Thank you for sharing.
Veritas et Fidelis Semper
Have fun, Hammer.
Good Monday afternoon Hammer,
What I like about you is that your immediarte response was 'I figure it's the least I can do to earn my keep'.
I wish more people were like you.
Houseguest from heaven.
A giver as well as a taker.
Someone who is FAIR.
Hammer - Good hearing from ya and glad to see that the gang is doing good. Enjoy your time! Family is always important.
Flyinfox_SATX
And if we ever wondered where the Hammer got his Piss and Vinegar--we have found the deep end of the gene pool! They don't make em' that way anymore Hammer! Glad you still have her and the kids can share and have some memories of the visit! Travel safe- bring back some good jokes!
Blessings Man,
J
Glad to hear that you're having a good time, enjoy the rest of your trip!
Glad you're doing well there in KC and hope you have a lot of fun. See you when you get back!
Fiesty grandma eh? It all makes sense ;)
Nice to know the visit is going well! Does Grandma like your cooking?
See you then ...
glad your having a good time. Your granny sounds as spunky as mine was. hehehehe
KC sucks in the summer!! Visiting loved ones makes it worth the effort.
Make your uncle take you out to the local rib joint for some Kansas City BBQ!!
Seems like u´re having a good time! And your grandma sounds like an amazing woman.
Cool Grandma! Glad you're having a good time. Look forward to your regular updates.
Your grandma sounds cool, Hammer. She ought to get one of those door greeter jobs at Walmart.
Let some poor schmuck try to sneak something past her without paying, ya know?
Sounds like a wonderful time. Damn, I miss my Grandmother!
Kinda wish I still had a Grandma around. Especially a tough ole broad like yours!
Sounds like a fun time - you and your uncle together especially.
Be good to have you back =)
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