2 May 2025

Hard to believe we are in MAY! Meteorologist said it is supposed to rain for the next five days! Hmmm...We wonder IF it really will.  Gardener will be pleased if it does. She mowed, reseeded the front yard, added another sprinkler, and cleaned things up. The mower started on the first pull, and she was excited! AND so was her shoulder!

They poured the walk in the alley behind the house! It is AWESOME! AND it is wonderful to not be awoken by them at 6:30AM! Two bonuses! 

Scullery Maid was busy early on in the week. She was getting things ready for Chef to prepare for Sunday's dinner on...TADA...May the Fourth be with you! HAHAHA!!! Baker WILL be doing something with that, YOU can be sure of that. She IS kind of squirrely at times. 

Family Historian went down a rabbit hole twice this week! She found Great Grandparents 30 generations back! They are from Scotland, Norway, Sweden and France and were born in the early 800's!!! WOW! She already knew we are related to Henry VIII, but these were new to her. AND their names are fascinating. William "The Lion," King of Scotland born about 1142. His father was Henry of Scotland, 3rd Earl of Huntingdon born 1114. Then a 27th Great Grandfather Guillaume Ier 'Longue-Épée' de Normandie comte de Rouen AKA William Longsword born in 892 in France. A 20th Great Grandmother Constance de Penthievre, Duchess de Bretagne born in France in 1166. Family Historian was intrigued by all of the fascinating names and people, looking up several of them to learn more. Queen finally told her she needed to take a break as she was interrupting those who were trying to get their duties done within and without The Hermitage. She kept yelling, "CHECK THIS ONE OUT!!!" It is interesting though.

Board Member has been busy this week. She helped fix one of the camera's at the Clubhouse, went to the board meeting (the Executive Meeting was NOT the usual. She was still angry days later), tore out some of the old irrigation lines with the board member across the street, AND helped him fix a pothole with a bag of asphalt. That was a new one. Now we are the road repair crew! 

Queen had an eye appointment this week. He's a great guy and it turned out that he is an 8th cousin! He immediately sent a text to Queen's youngest! Oh the things we get excited about! 

From there Chauffeur took Queen on an errand to see the oldest daughter. It was National Hairstylist Day and they took her a bag of her favorite treats and goodies! She was pleasantly surprised, and it was fun! 

Disciple spent most of Thursday at the Temple and it was absolutely wonderful. She loves leaving the world behind and entering a more peaceful sanctuary. She saw a friend that she hasn't seen in about 40 years! Also another one she has known for at least 45 years and sees now and then at the Temple. She loves working in the Temple each week and has become close to the sisters she works with. They have become family. 

Chef planned dinner for Sunday. She saw a recipe and thinks she may try it. Mexican White Trash Casserole. Basically white chicken jalapeno cream cheese enchiladas. Should at least be tasty. She may even make some Spanish rice, and refried beans. Baker has a surprise up her sleeve for dessert. 

We have ALL been weepy, AND just figured out why. Now we get it. Anyway, we are all basically fine. 

All of us have collected things this week as usual. Writer never knows what they have collected until she posts them. So, here we go! Writer has learned over the last few years that people read what she writes. Because they don't comment, she was NOT aware of this, however, they mention this fact, and it comes as a surprise. SO thank you, friends! Wishing you all a great week, until next time.