Thursday, July 9, 2015

MILESTONE

This week is flying by - they all do but this is Thursday, and I am so behind.  On Monday, we had to go to Denton.  Simple enough, except there is not a road in Texas that isn't under some construction. So a normal 15-minute trip automatically doubles.  It was really fun the week before because we were taking the car for repair (A/C compressor died), and we were stuck sweltering in the car. Yuck.  The good news is; warranty covered it.

Tuesday, Ray had an appointment to have a squamous cell cancer removed from the back of his ear.  It turned out to be more extensive that we thought, and he came out with his head wrapped like a mummy.  Poor guy.  He's still going to need some reconstructive surgery in a couple of weeks and on Tuesday he goes back for another cell removal on his eyebrow.  He's paying the price for the sun and surf of earlier years.

Wednesday, we had another one of those absolutely drenching rain storms here, so lakes just starting to return to normal levels are now back to flood stage.  The boat ramps are closed til at least October, so there's no boating - too much debris in the water.  Nice surprise today though.  My nephew who tours for his sport stopped in for a quick overnight visit.  He shared some of his adventures of the last week and, believe me; they were not adventures I want to have.  Glad he survived and is on his way home to my niece and my three little grand-nieces.

I've really been remiss lately in posting (surprise, I know) and as I hit create a new post, I noticed that sometime over the last week I passed 300,000 views.  May not seem a large number to people like Ronnie, or PK or Hermione (to name just a few) but to me it's huge.  Thank you all for coming by to listen to my Aimless Ramblings.  I still remember the first time I posted, and there was a comment. PK, of course.  I was thrilled.  Do you remember how you felt when you received your first comment? I still get excited by comments but nothing like the feeling of the very first one.

Okay, I've rambled on for long enough.  Thanks for listening.




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  1. abbyJuly 9, 2015 at 11:39 AM

    I love your ramblings. PK was the first to comment for me also.....and it was very special. Weather here has been very wet......raining again today. Hope Ray fares well...
    hugs abby

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 9, 2015 at 9:04 PM

      Thanks abby.

      I'll pay your good wishes on to Ray.

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  2. DelFonteJuly 9, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Congratulations on you milestone.
    We're enjoying a typical English summer's day - blue sky and cold wind!

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  3. PKJuly 9, 2015 at 1:10 PM

    Congratulation! I agree about comments, I'm still excited to get each one. Nice but HOT weather here with a few thunderstorms in the afternoons. Now our trip to the mountains it was sunny and low 70's! I hope Ray is feeling okay and that the other one is much more simple to remove.

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 9, 2015 at 9:07 PM

      Low 70's sounds nice.

      I'll pass your good wishes on to Ray.

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  4. Ami StarsongJuly 9, 2015 at 3:35 PM

    Oh congratulations! I've never even bothered to look up my 'views' but I expect you are 200,000 ahead of me.

    Weather here is so changeable - one week terribly hot and humid and the next week, windy, cold and wet. Such is England.

    I do so hope Ray is getting over his surgery. Sending lots of prayers and blessings his way and big hugs!

    I love your Ramblings! May they long continue

    Hugs
    Ami

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 9, 2015 at 9:10 PM

      Thanks Ami. I can't imagine that you are that far behind me in page views.

      Trust me, the weather on this side of the pond is as unpredictable too - don't think you're alone in that.

      Tomorrow, the bandages come off and I'll actually see - I hope I can handle it. Thanks for the hugs and blessings - I hope he shares them.

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  5. ronnieJuly 9, 2015 at 3:40 PM

    Congratulations SG,

    I agree with Abby, we love your ramblings, don't stop. I'm the same, I love receiving comments. Hermione was the first to comment with American Spanking Society and Finding Sara.

    Nice and warm here today and tomorrow then changeable to wet weather:(

    Thinking of Ray.

    Love,
    Ronnie
    xx

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 9, 2015 at 9:12 PM

      Thanks Ronnie.

      Comments are the best part.

      Weather here is very changeable too - I think Mother Nature is fooling with us.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 9, 2015 at 7:50 PM

    Congratulaions, Sunny!
    These milestones should be celebrated. Hooray!
    Meredith

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  7. Minielle LabraunJuly 9, 2015 at 8:04 PM

    Congratulations lady! I'm so happy for you! I have no clue what my stats are but I'm sure they are much less than all of you.
    So sorry about Ray! Someone in my family has had similar experiences due to sun exposure. Hope Ray heals quickly and the next surgery is less complicated!
    Great that you got to see your nephew!
    The rain sounds like a mixed blessing and terrifying too!
    Please, please never stop rambling here! Please.

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 9, 2015 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks Minelle.

      Thanks for your wishes for Ray.

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  8. an English RoseJuly 10, 2015 at 4:06 AM

    Hi Sunny, congrats and I hope Ray gets better soon. I don't think I have looked at my pageviews but I doubt very much if it is anywhere as many as you. Keep on writing!
    love Jan,xx

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  9. RozJuly 10, 2015 at 4:43 AM

    Congratulations on the page views Sunny. Wow, that is huge! I always love visiting here. I remember receiving my first comment, I was so excited. I still get excited every time.

    How lovely you got to spend some time with your nephew. Poor Ray, hope he heals quickly. Sending positive thoughts and best wishes.

    Hugs
    Roz

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:39 PM

      Thanks Roz. As I said it's a very large number for me and I'm with you, I love to see comments.

      Thank you for your continued support and I'll send your wishes onto Ray.

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  10. HermioneJuly 10, 2015 at 8:09 AM

    Congratulations on your impressive milestone!

    Hugs,
    Hermione

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:39 PM

      Thank you Hermione - a drop in the bucket for you.

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  11. stay at home momJuly 10, 2015 at 9:50 AM

    Hi Sunny, congratulations on the first 300000 views! Wow, that is a huge lot. I enjoy reading your ramblings and the stories. Is it possible that being a little away from blogging comes with the summer? There are so many things that have to be done, so maybe that’s why there is not enough time.
    I am sorry that Ray has got such problems and hope that all will be well within a short time. It sounds a little like it, so I keep my fingers crossed!

    hugs

    Nina

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:41 PM

      You're so sweet NiNa. Thank you for your support.

      I'll borrow your summer blogging excuse, sounds good to me. lol. I can imagine you don't have much time running around taking care of Tilda but me...

      He should be fine, a little uncomfortable for a while, but should have a right outcome.

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  12. EllaJuly 10, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Sunny, I have started reading your posts from the beginning! I will help you on your way to 400,000! Thanks for these lovely aimless ramblings. The best kind!
    Hugs and Positive Thoughts,
    Ella Ever After

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:43 PM

      Oh Ella that so sweet of you to subject yourself to all my posts from the beginning.
      Thanks for your support.

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  13. BlondieJuly 10, 2015 at 3:54 PM

    Busy week, hopefully life cools down..... (a/c kind of bad play on words). I remember the first comment I received and I am always excited about comments. I really appreciate you always being around and your support. Congrats on 300,000!

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:44 PM

      Yeah, I love comments. I thank you for your support too. You were one of the ones to keep encouraging me to submit my stories to a publisher .

      Hope you get some of our rain - I know you could use it.

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  14. CatJuly 10, 2015 at 5:04 PM

    Congratulations on your milestone Sunny. Wow, very busy week you two are having...having the same issue here with rain...just when the creeks, lakes and rivers are back down, here comes more. Sending lots of prayers and healing energy for Ray.

    Hugs and blessings...Cat

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:45 PM

      Cat - thanks for the prayers and healing energy for Ray. Hope you get some sunshine and dry weather soon too.

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  15. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 6:44 PM

    Leigh,so glad they caught Ray's cancer cells. A friend here just had removal work done on the bridge of his nose, right where my father's cancer was - cancer they also caught in time.

    Among all the business, have you had a chance to catch a rodeo this summer? Jon

    PS Keep those wagons and viewers rolling, rolling, rolling. Hooray!

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    1. Aimless RamblingJuly 10, 2015 at 8:47 PM

      Should I confess? I'm not much of a rodeo person.

      Yes, that dermatologist appt is so worth it - this is the third time they caught them.

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  16. TiffanyJuly 12, 2015 at 2:17 PM

    Yeah isn't Texas just wonderful. It took us a very very long time to get use to it. There is no middle ground it is one extreme or the other.

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  17. Aimless RamblingJuly 12, 2015 at 9:20 PM

    I've noticed that. lol

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  18. TerpsichoreJuly 16, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Congratulations on all your views. I am glad to visit here whenever I can. And, I still remember my first comment on my blog...and I still love reading comments. :-) I am glad Ray is healing nicely...sending healing energy his way. Hugs

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