What did we do before the Internet?

Do you remember... You guys out there that are older than the Internet. The millennials cannot enter into this conversation for they have always had it. But those of us that did not have the Internet for years...have to ask ourselves what did we use to do without it.
Here I sit in my RV just like I do every morning reading Facebook and typing in my journal wondering what did I do. I guess I worked and every morning I got up and drank my coffee and headed out the door to my job. But on the weekend what did I do?
We did not have computers in the office so all my reports were done by hand and then turned in at the business meeting. 
I do remember when the computers came along I had to go to school to learn how to use them. I had to learn how to type. For years I said to myself why do I have to enter in all this information on this box when I can just write it down. 
As time went by and I learned more about the computers I could see that the information I was entering could be accessed with the click of an Icon and boom it was all there for me to see! 
Now we have moved pass the computer for work and we use it for play. Especially in the morning while I am drinking my coffee I have something to do. What did I use to do before the computer?
I will have to give it some thought and see if I can remember back that far.
Just some food for thought...

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The news sucks

When can we get some news back on...?? I am really getting tired of hearing about Trump and the Russian connection! What happen to the news about what is going on elsewhere? I know there are other things going on and I would like to know what it is.
The only news I get is from the kids. I find out what is going on in my family and it is refreshing to hear. 
I think I am going to go back to the old way of hearing about the news...reading the newspaper. You can find a variety of news there if you move off the front page...News about all the bad stuff Trump is doing and all the people that hate him...The back pages talk about things happening in your area that have nothing to do with politics.
Oh please can we move on...

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Walmart once more

We went to Walmart yesterday after Kris got out of school. We had run low on some things that you can only get there. 
Alamosa is about an hour drive from here and at least once a month we make the trip up there to replenish our goods. I am not a fan of shopping at Wally World but then I know we have to go. We always spend way too much money there. You go after one or two things and end up spending hundreds of dollars before you get out of there.
I spent a $1.49 on some prints of pictures I have taken up here. I paint pictures using the prints as color references. I don't have the time to sit up on the side of the road and paint these scenes. I would love to have that time but that wont happen.
Anyway I have several pictures to work on now on my patio studio. I also bought me some frames at Family Dollar. I don't spend much on my watercolor frames. They seem to sell better with the least amount of frame. Also they need glass and these frames are just right for that.
Well it is time to get ready for VBS. We walk Kris up to the church each morning and then pick him up in the afternoon. He is having the time of his life and that is what it is all about...

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Up early for VBS

Kris was up early this morning and pushing us to hurry up so he could get to VBS! Gee I have never seen him so excited about getting somewhere. I love it! 
We have to get him there at 9:00 am so we are gulping down our coffee and making him breakfast. This surely will keep me young just keeping up with him.
We are going to Walmart after VBS to get some needed supplies. There are some things you just have to get from Walmart due to the prices. 
Not much happening today. We are just enjoying the beautiful weather here...

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VBS Was Great

This Carmen with Kris. Carmen is one of the teachers and our neighbor at the park

Kris went to VBS yesterday and really enjoyed it. There was a lot of children there. He said it was all boys in his class and they made projects and played games. This is good for Kris to have some kids to play with. 
He is ready to return today. Sherri walks him up to the church and drops him off. We can see the church building from our park.
After school today we have to drive to Alamosa to see our tax lady. We received our papers from the IRS and are ready to start the amended tax return. Don't worry I will never attempt to do my taxes again! It amazes me how the government can take something so simple and make it so hard. 
I can find other things to do...

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Vacation Bible School

Monday is VBS at our church here and Kris wants to go. I am not sure how many children will be there but he wanted to go and join in the fun. They have a fun week planned and we always like to see him have fun.
We all enjoy our alone time. Sherri loves shopping and decorating the RV...I like painting and fishing...Kris loves his games. Every once in a while we all get out and do things with others but for the most part having our time to do the things we enjoy comes first.
Today Sherri and Becky are planning on going to the RV dealership to look at Toy Haulers. Sherri found one that she likes and thinks that in a few more years Kris will need more room and this layout would fit the bill.
Kris has his own room now but he does not have his own bath. As he gets closer to his teenage years he will need more privacy and having his own bathroom will be nice. 
It will be some time before this comes about but looking at different layouts gives you ideas on what might work the best for him and us.
We are planning on taking the boat out this week for a day on the lake. The weather has not been the best for this lately but we hope to squeeze some time in. Early morning is the best bet for having good weather. It rains every day after noon so you have about 5 hours to boat ride before you have to get off the lake.
Yesterday we had 3 rock slides and one mud slide on 149 north of here. They had the highway closed down all night and just opened it up this morning. The rains have loosened all the rocks on the slopes. Once the rocks gave way the mud followed it. What a mess it was and it took them most of the night to clear it off.
Also we had about 3 inches of hail between here and Del Norte. Sounds like the weather is getting worse but for the most part we have had pleasant days...

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Picnic on the Rio

Getting that fly rod ready

Mom and Kris loving the river 

Yes that is me trying to fish 

Yesterday we were all sitting around when we come up with the idea of a picnic on the river. We knew of a place that has tables down by the river and we could go there and eat lunch. 
We packed up our lunch and I took my fly rod along to see if I could catch a fish or two. Well the fishing was not the best but the lunch was great. The scenery was beautiful where we were. We had found a spot right on the river with a path that took us down even closer. There was a giant pine tree there...which had to be well over a hundred years old. It formed a great shade and a cover from the rain which was about to start falling.
We enjoyed the time there and will definitely return...

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Panning for gold

We decided to pan for gold yesterday so we packed us up a picnic lunch and headed up to Bachelor Loop. We found a spot on the side of the creek and I made us some steps on the edge of the bank so we could safely make our way down.
We made our way down to the river with out one fall and gathered our material for panning. We are still without a big find but we had fun. 
The day ended with the black clouds gathering over the mountains.
We gathered up our equipment and loaded the truck. We headed back to the park Where it had already rained. About 2:00 the wind kicked up and we stayed inside.
Last night it rained almost all night. The wind blew and blew...the trees rustled and I lay awake for a long time. Finally I fell asleep and woke up about 6:00 am. I had to get ready for the prayer breakfast at the restaurant across the street. We had a real nice meeting and then it was back home. 
So here we sit waiting for Kris to eat his breakfast. We are headed back to Creede for the garage sale they are having. We really don't need to speed any money but we all like to look.
I guess that brings us up to date...

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Hot dog and Hamburger day

Today we are planning on cooking some of our hot dogs and hamburgers we have been saving. Every day we say we are going to cook out but something comes up and we have to put it off to another time. Well the time has come and we are going to cook out today. 
we had rain yesterday and wind. This time of year we have this over and over again about the same time of day. The clouds start forming about 2:00 and then get black. The wind starts blowing and in just a little bit the rain comes in short spirts. It will sputter rain for a few minutes and then it is over. This may go on for an hour and then the sun comes out and it is all over for the day.
It is nice however because those hot 80 degree temps drop down to the low 70. While Texas is burning at 100 we are suffering through the low 80's. I should be ashamed of flaunting our good weather to those suffering elsewhere.
I love being here all summer but I would like to try some new places that have the same temps. I just have not been able to find any with the rent as low as here. I will keep searching however. We like change but then again we have a budget and that keeps us from just going anywhere...

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Rain off and on all day

Yesterday morning about 6:30 we headed out to Monte Vista to the Co-op for the after the 4th sale, It consisted of some garage sale items and some store clearances. We arrived about 7:10 and everything was picked over! In 10 minutes this crowd of people had gone through all there was to go through leaving us with nothing! Everyone said you had to get there early but we did not realize what early was! 
Kris was the only one that scored big...with a Wii game for $3.00. I told him not to expect much but when he got it home all of it worked great! He loves the game and so do I. I guess it was not a total loss.
We left there and went to an Amish hardware store down the road. I found me a nice pistol case and one for Kris's BB gun. This store was outstanding. They had everything you could want. It was located out in the country. Nothing within miles of there yet they are doing a good business. The shelves were immaculate as  was the entire area around the store. I love the pride these people put into their properties.
We enjoyed viewing the country side around the Amish community. There is a sanctuary that surrounds the community and there are all kinds of water fowl and animals that inhabit the area. We plan on returning and viewing some more of that in the coming days.
I ordered Kris a bird book on Amazon. It has all the North American birds in it and where they can be found. It should arrive here on the 12th of this month. He is excited about it and ready to find and log all the birds he can.
Today has no plan but one may come together soon. It is time for our walk and we always come up with something when we are walking. More rain is forecast for today but you never know for sure when it will arrive...

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60% Chance of rain all week

Yes the weather person is calling for 60% chance of rain all week long and maybe into next week! WOW we can use it here. You have to remember it does not rain buckets here...maybe shot glasses. Snow is another thing...we can get a lot of snow in one day but rain...
Today is the day we head out to the town of Monte Vista to hit the sales. They have an after the 4th sale and everything is marked down 50% or more. This means it is the same price it would be if they had not marked up all the items by 50% previously. You know how that works. Just thinking that you are getting it for half price makes your wallet swing open.
I need nothing and will buy nothing but the girls will find something they cannot live without...and 50% off! We will see what we come home with.
Maybe we can catch a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants and make the trip worth while.
Yesterday we went to Big Meadow and had a picnic lunch. We really enjoyed the outing. The weather was overcast and it rained a drop or two. Not to stop us having fun. We took the binoculars and the telescope along to see if we could spot some wildlife. No one was home but we had fun looking.
Have not yet taken the boat out! Just seems like there is always something that more pressing than boat riding. While out at the lake we did see a lot of boaters. This made everyone want to get the boat out. Maybe between monsoons we can get out and enjoy the lake...

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