Preparing for the cruise, I’ve discovered clothes long since forgotten. Since evicted from the CARE Center, working in the yard, sitting in front of the computer, I live in jeans or shorts, and T-shirt. Quite frankly, I don’t think I need to purchase a single item of clothing for the trip. ~~ I’m heading into Livingston to place another “yard sale” ad, buy much-needed groceries, and new battery for my old cell phone. I’m wearing long-forgotten, attractive slacks and attractive “pull over” (not a T-shirt). Feeling great!!

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The new blower is a valuable addition to my yard. Far more powerful than I expected. Light weight and “just right” for this old lady. So we “blew” and I “hosed” and watered…. ~~~~ George’s little Christmas tree will (hopefully) travel with me to my next location. The tree has thrived, and it’s a reminder of my dear friend. Currently, the planter is out of sight of yard sale customers.

 Yours truly was doing a Google search (for another topic) and stumbled on the following. Individuals who follow my blog know I am passionate about “family.” Documenting my family (and extended family) on Ancestry.com is an obsession. Perhaps this Internet article about “Octomom”  will tweak your interest (as it did mine).

Nadya Suleman, aka Octomom, took the world by storm in January 2009 when she had an exceptionally large number of children on her own – eight to be exact – in one pregnancy. It was, in fact, a record-breaking pregnancy in many ways, Moreover, the methods Nadya and her doctor used to get her pregnant raised many eyebrows. Many criticized her for her life decisions while others adored her. One thing is for sure – America simply couldn’t look away from Nadya Suleman and her growing family. But even at her lowest points, Nadya Suleman never gave up. Read on to find out what she and her and her family are up to today.

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“Shirley (Sherlock) Holmes” at work! However, “Shirley” didn’t seem to be getting anywhere!! A few days ago, a man with the surname FRANCE contacted me–in search of his early ancestors. I was confident I had all the answers. One of my FRANTZ ancestors moved from Virginia to Kentucky, and his name changed to “France.” ~~ A few hours of data entry and I’d be able to confidently share the information with him. Right? Sadly, it was an exercise in futility. Finally, an “aha moment”: A cousin marriage!  I followed all the hints; I added all the pertinent information. No children–so I created a “pretend child” so I could look at both “trees.” At this hour (2:20 PM) they appear to be distinctly two individual trees. However, “Shirley” will do a few more searches determined to find the connection.

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Heavy rain, lightning, thunder…!!

The storm kept me awake last night. This morning, about nine, I did a quick tour of the patio, carport and visual of the yard. No apparent damage. I’m squeezing this message in while I have satellite Internet reception. TV (Dish) and Internet (Hughes) are “off” and “on.”

Never an end to my “projects.” I noted the missing bolt and found the necessary item in my private little hardware store. Hopefully, my neighbors and I will never need “emergency” attention but I prepared the signs “just in case….” Read about the yard sale–last year–and creation of the signs.

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Some things I can’t repair. Prearranged, a RV repairman was here to look at my RV refrigerator. To my amazement, I properly assessed the problem last summer; no ventilation with this trailer under the roof. The ventilation problem has become compounded but the solution may be as simple as a fan blowing on the system. I have the assignment of checking the thermometer every three hours (and reporting same…) before turning on the fan. I quickly retrieved my fan from the cargo trailer and am prepared for “step number two.”

Ancestry.com is so addictive! A few days ago, I started documenting some cousins and couldn’t stop. Seventeen hours one day–with very little food and no exercise. Here’s a “Lorraine’s Believe It Or Not”: Micah Herndon being interviewed on NBC Today Show as I started typing this blog message. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, and hearing. “Herndon”?! That was one of the primary surnames I was working with as I documented the wife of a cousin (second cousin one-time removed). Furthermore, “Herndon”  was not a casual addition to my Ancestry database; it required numerous searches and double-checking.

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I strive for 200% accuracy. Frequently, identical names in same locality so I search parents, and siblings, too. For me, documenting my Frantz family, and extended family, is not a casual endeavor. I’m not related to “Herndon”  but they were “family” for a couple of hours. ~~ Please do a Google search for Micah Herndon and appreciate the reason he is major news. (Click the images [above] to enlarge for better viewing. “Buried alive”  because I’m [obviously] alive while documenting deceased [buried] individuals.)

Yesterday afternoon, I forced myself away from the computer and drove into Livingston for “comfort food.”  Not by coincidence (but not planned), acquaintances came into the same establishment so I didn’t have to eat alone. (I hate to go to a restaurant and eat alone!!) They were an attentive audience as I babbled about genealogy.

Then I went to Lowe’s and spent a couple of hours browsing the garden department, and other areas. I spent more money on “garden” than I’ve acquired from recent “yard sale” sales!! Yes, $127.49 for my gardening pleasure!! A smaller, light-weight “blower” (because my Worx is “too heavy” for this old lady). A new 100-foot garden hose. I’m weary of dragging a heavy hose that “kinks” and leaks!! Also bought Impatiens for two hanging baskets. Eventually (?) my large beautiful plants (planters) will be gone but I still want some flowers to look at when I sit on my patio this summer!! Ant killer, another purchase, because ants are not welcome in my yard!!

Today: A variety of projects and no Ancestry. com!!

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