Well, it's been a while, but Alice and her co-workers finally finished the new sales trailer and they have their CO - Certificate of Occupancy. The powers on and they are ready to begin accepting customers this weekend. Good news is, they have already had one sale and others who were interested in the project almost a year ago, can move forward with their contracts. If they all follow through, it will be a good start to this new community. It has a great location and visibility from the road is terrific.
My little job is going well. I'm trying really hard to focus on my customers and not get annoyed at all the other "stuff" that goes on. I suppose it's typical retail but it does get frustrating at times.
Nothing new to report from Texas or the UK. Everyone seems to be doing just fine.
Alice's Dad is experiencing some minor health issues, so if you think about it, you can remember him in your prayers.
Our final New Members calls at Lee Park is going well. A couple different people are in the works for taking over the class. We have thought about moving on, but have not made that final decision. We may attend an 8:30 SS class being taught by one of the folks who went through our class. It could be good. That will allow us to attend the 9:30 service which we prefer.
I'm still working on my writing course. This last lesson was on "Writing Church Drama". I've participated in many church dramas, but have not ever thought about writing one, nor am I now thinking about writing one. But monologues are interesting.
It's been cloudy here lately and it looks like we are in for another cold snap. Of course "cold" is a relative term considering what some folks experience in different parts of the country. :)
Well...that about does it for now. Hope all is well with you and yours. Thanks for stopping by.
Norm & Alice
Friday, January 30, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Here's What's Happening
Well, we've often bragged about the warm NC seasons. Well now we're getting a taste of the shivers. We've had a couple days were the overnight temps were pressed to reach double digits and the afternoon highs were less than 32. Naturally, it seems short lived and temps will be moving up in the low 50s so I guess we will endure the hardship for a while.
Alice has been very busy working on their new sales trailer. They are cutting costs wherever possible, so doing a lot of the work themselves has saved a ton of money. And from all accounts, the sales trailer looks great. It has high visibility and we are excited about the possibility this new community presents for the entire company.
Our desktop computer has some problems so it is in the shop. I'm thankful we have our laptop to keep things moving otherwise I'm sure we would have some sort of technical withdrawal. After all, what is life without MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo, Google and the like? What did we ever do without them?
Alice is still deciding on new paint colors for the hall, and various bedrooms. So the brushes are put away for awhile. I think she's had enough painting from her other project to last her a few months. But the colors she is looking at are nice. There is something about painting. Each house we've lived in never really seemed to be "ours" until it had the Alice-touch.
Things at my job, OfficeMax, are proving to be a lesson in life for me. I know there are times when my testimony is flawed and that bothers me. Then there are times when I wonder how people can be so rude to other people. I suspect I've been to long away from the business world. Can't say I missed it! :) But - on the plus side - I'm getting some great new material to add to my book on Customer Service!
Eli is having a great time. He litters the house with his toys and always finds ways to make us laugh. I'm truly convinced, a house is not a home without a dog.
Well, just got the "on my way home" call from my honey. So I better put an end to this and work on dinner! Maybe pork fried rice tonight. That sounds yummy!
Alice has been very busy working on their new sales trailer. They are cutting costs wherever possible, so doing a lot of the work themselves has saved a ton of money. And from all accounts, the sales trailer looks great. It has high visibility and we are excited about the possibility this new community presents for the entire company.
Our desktop computer has some problems so it is in the shop. I'm thankful we have our laptop to keep things moving otherwise I'm sure we would have some sort of technical withdrawal. After all, what is life without MySpace, Facebook, Yahoo, Google and the like? What did we ever do without them?
Alice is still deciding on new paint colors for the hall, and various bedrooms. So the brushes are put away for awhile. I think she's had enough painting from her other project to last her a few months. But the colors she is looking at are nice. There is something about painting. Each house we've lived in never really seemed to be "ours" until it had the Alice-touch.
Things at my job, OfficeMax, are proving to be a lesson in life for me. I know there are times when my testimony is flawed and that bothers me. Then there are times when I wonder how people can be so rude to other people. I suspect I've been to long away from the business world. Can't say I missed it! :) But - on the plus side - I'm getting some great new material to add to my book on Customer Service!
Eli is having a great time. He litters the house with his toys and always finds ways to make us laugh. I'm truly convinced, a house is not a home without a dog.
Well, just got the "on my way home" call from my honey. So I better put an end to this and work on dinner! Maybe pork fried rice tonight. That sounds yummy!
Friday, January 2, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Well, here we are in 2009. Wow, does it seem like 2008 flew by! Maybe it was because once we unloaded our Lubbock house, things picked up speed and it seemed like it was all downhill.
I've not done a real good job of keeping up to date on this blog and it is certain I'll not make a resolution to do so in 2009, but I will make an effort to be a bit more consistent. It's not only a means of keeping family updated, but also a way to catalog what is happening with our grandchildren and ourselves.
Over the years, we've posted several pictures of Silas and his ability to sleep just about anywhere, anytime. Well, I think I might have a picture that tops his ability. This is Trevor and Landry, our nephews. There is not doubt this picture is a classic.
There have also been times when I've spoken about the large family gatherings at my in-laws, so I thought perhaps I'd share at least one photo from 2008 thanksgiving gathering. We were not there, along with others who did not make it, but you can tell from the photo that there was no room anyway! :)
We have several more photos we want to get posted, but it will have to wait for another time.
Just a couple of updates in regard to new information: Shad is in the process of moving to Portland, OR to continue his schooling. We don't get a great deal of information from him, but it appears he is doing well with his classes and may end up doing some counseling in a rehab center some day.
Alice's company is getting ready for a new community, so we are praying hard that sales will pick up at existing communities and the new one will break ground with some strong sales. It is imperative for many reasons.
I've started a part-time job at OfficeMax. It is a real challenge for me physically. Being on my feet for 5 or 6 hours at a time takes it toll more than I had anticipated. But I do enjoy helping my customers.
Everyone from Texas to the UK seem to be doing well and all the grand kids are very busy with school, sports, and socializing. Best of all, their parents seem to be holding up well!
Guess, I let this be enough for this post. I need to get back to mourning Texas Tech's embarrassing loss to Ole Miss. Perhaps Alabama will do better later tonight.
Happy New Year and God Bless
Norm & Alice
I've not done a real good job of keeping up to date on this blog and it is certain I'll not make a resolution to do so in 2009, but I will make an effort to be a bit more consistent. It's not only a means of keeping family updated, but also a way to catalog what is happening with our grandchildren and ourselves.
Over the years, we've posted several pictures of Silas and his ability to sleep just about anywhere, anytime. Well, I think I might have a picture that tops his ability. This is Trevor and Landry, our nephews. There is not doubt this picture is a classic.
There have also been times when I've spoken about the large family gatherings at my in-laws, so I thought perhaps I'd share at least one photo from 2008 thanksgiving gathering. We were not there, along with others who did not make it, but you can tell from the photo that there was no room anyway! :)
We have several more photos we want to get posted, but it will have to wait for another time.
Just a couple of updates in regard to new information: Shad is in the process of moving to Portland, OR to continue his schooling. We don't get a great deal of information from him, but it appears he is doing well with his classes and may end up doing some counseling in a rehab center some day.
Alice's company is getting ready for a new community, so we are praying hard that sales will pick up at existing communities and the new one will break ground with some strong sales. It is imperative for many reasons.
I've started a part-time job at OfficeMax. It is a real challenge for me physically. Being on my feet for 5 or 6 hours at a time takes it toll more than I had anticipated. But I do enjoy helping my customers.
Everyone from Texas to the UK seem to be doing well and all the grand kids are very busy with school, sports, and socializing. Best of all, their parents seem to be holding up well!
Guess, I let this be enough for this post. I need to get back to mourning Texas Tech's embarrassing loss to Ole Miss. Perhaps Alabama will do better later tonight.
Happy New Year and God Bless
Norm & Alice
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