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'haven't been here for a while,, I'm taking care of several things right now and my plate is full,,,, I get here when I can,, Miss all of you'all

Aw..we miss you too

Take your time to get things well on your end, we'll be here waiting for your return

In for 5 while I check on DD's messages..turns out baby Madisson is having a cranky fussy day.

Hi ...
I am tired and not quite sure why... didn't do much ... it is definitly time for school to start... boys are bored and fussing at each other... next Mon is our first day here...
I've missed you to Diane ... but I know how real life can take over ....
take care of yourself.
Hope baby isn't cranky for to long Tamara... or get days and night mixed up... my oldest did that her first week home.. we lived with my ex in laws at the time-- she had 5 pacifiers the second day of fussiness at night... LOL!
Nana

Nana, if the tired hangs on much longer, it may be time to see a doctor.
I am eating a blt for dinner. I did not want anything hot at all.

Diane: Sorry I missed you. Please take care & we will be here as you get time.

Nana: You have been going & going lately. and with this heat I bet it is jsut catching up with you. But I agree with Tina, if it hangs on opnce it copols down & would at least mention it to a DR.

Tina: nope no stoves a-workin' now that is for sure!!!
There are klots of nights I would liek to not eat---I may start doing just that!!!

Tamara: So poor little Madisson is fussy huh??? I bet she misses her grandma, dont you???? I hope she is feeling better soon.

Well it seems that I am grandpuppy sitting all this week. DD logic is well why should she drive down here to get them just to bring them back on wednesday night. She and a few of her college roommates are flying out to spend the weekend with another college roommate in Denver. Now I o ffered to keep the puppies for her Denver trip---but what I didnt know was about the mini vacation last weekend--ah well, I would do this if it were her human kids, right???

I laid down for a "short nap" and slept way way too long. I woke up stiff and sore...my body feels all cranky Sigh. I think I was sleeping off the residual pain medication I took at dialysis.

Maxi's friend Dom is here for a sleepover.

I think I will make a cup of hot tea.

Carol I think you go well above and beyond what's required by taking the grandpuppies so often & for so long. That is terribly nice of you, you know.

Nana I hope you perk up again soon now that your life is reaching more normal proportions. The boys back to school might be a big help -- I hope you take advantage of it!

Merme, so sorry you slept so long. Although you must have needed it, HUH
I hope you will be able to sleep well tonight anyway>>>

Thank you for your kind words, Merme.. I just cannot say no to my girls, ya know???? And honestly if we had a fenced in back yard, I would not mind it in the least. But to have to take 2 dogs out to potty several times a day, on a lead, can get exhausting.

well I am off to go to sleep soon myself,-- night night you all....

Ceramics tomorrow

Good night, Carol. I am dog sitting for neighbors as well. I bring her here for most of the day and take her back home to sleep and to do her watch dog duties. She is one of my dog's best buddies so all is well. It is just too hot for them to play and scamper much.

you are right about the heat, Tina.

Sleep well.

Good morning, everybody!

It is 64 degrees out this morning and they say the fog will lift soon and be a bright, cheery day. Tomorrow it is supposed to be in the low 40's by morning. Yup, it's August.

I woke up at 5 w/ my hip hurting. So I got up and sat around for a bit to see how bad it really was. Took some medication and decided to start breakfast. I am making fried potatoes and eggs w/ some bacon. Everything is cooking nicely and smells good. That will be a happy welcome when Maxi wakes up.

When I was very young my mom or my sister Ro (she is 3 years older than me) would get up early and bake. I loved waking up to the smell of something baking and fresh coffee.

Yes, Carol, I do understand how you mean about doing things for your girls. I feel the same way about Maxi.... I'd let him "get away with" lots more than I would allow anyone else!

Well today is our trip to Camden. I am taking my camera because we are planning to have lunch on the harbor and Camden harbor is beautiful. So, I'll have a few pictures to share tonight.

We ate two tomatoes Maxi grew for dinner last night. They were yummy!

Morning all.

Hope your hip pain eases up Merme. Have a fun trip today.

I feel so tired this morning..I am trying to get back into my routine but being gone for 2 weeks has thrown me off a bit. Oh well..hoping the weather co-operates a bit today..I have weeding and deadheading to do.

Good morning. I am trying to get things done but stay in the shade while doing it. Hot stuff around but it is to ease off soon.

Hi Tina..it is a bit cooler here today, damp though..

I just finished all my weeding and deadheading, thankfully. What a lot of work for just missing two weeks..yikes.

I raked in the shade under the trees. But it is too warm to continue. I am pretty happy with the results in general all around my space. Everything is green and reasonably healthy and watered. The weeds are held in check and the fire-prone tinder is raked and removed. It has never been in better shape. I would love more blooms and fewer snails. I would like more fruit trees and fewer gnawing/burrowing critters. Those are all things I am working on. But I am pleased with my outdoors. Turning my attention to indoors very soon.

Back from ceramics, getting the oli chaged in the Blazer & my mom's house.

soon I need to\ get ready to take the dog to the vets. DH is tired of him always scratching & licking places raw.

Tonight I plan on working outdoors. it is only 82 now & promises to be cooler this evening. Man, this is MY idea of summer !!!!

Hi all,
Finally got cobbler in to bake- got meat and meatballs cooking for spaghetti sauce.. boys are eating here tonight.. Jon has class and Carrie is working late...Joe should be home momentarily... my neighbor took them and her son to the park to ride scooters.. they should be tired tonight...hope so cause I get to take them home and get them to bed...LOL!
Well now he is here so better go finish up dinner... gotta feed those hungry boys!
Nana

That sounds delicious, Nana. I made pasta with broccoli, cheese and an onion sauce. I really had a pasta craving.

Just in for a sec to check our storm line, we have a nasty one heading for us now..keep your fingers crossed that the hail skips us.

Talk to y'all in the a.m.

Oh Tina your supper sounds good too- ours was good... boys won't eat cobbler cause berries have seeds... silly boys... more for me... LOL!
I did call my doc to get paperwork to go get my thyrod test- I was supposed to go before vacation but didn't get it then so will go next week when boys are in school... I have a feeling it may be part of my feeling tired all the time problem...not to mention being cold and my hair coming out in the shower more than usual...
We are warming up again here.. our taste of fall is over..heading for 90's again... lucky us..
Well off to get boys and go to Carrie's... got to remember my book..
Nana

nighty night everyone.---I"ll catch ya in the AM.....

Good night from me as well.

Good morning..

Tina I am so happy that you have your outdoors in 'check'. It must be a big relief and a big accomplishment also to see it all 'tinder free' and green. Great job

Well, the storm partially rolled over us..with dry lightning. Yikes, that's the worse..it hasn't rained for 2 weeks here.

Not sure on all the plans for today, although I know there are bills to go pay.

Good morning, everybody!

I am worn out from the trip yesterday & moving sorta slowly today. I don't have to put the rush on until 10 when I get ready to leave for dialysis. My new girl is here and cleaning up for me. That is very, very nice!


It was in the 40's here last night.

Good morning. It is too cool down some today. That is very, very nice.

Good morning--it is beautiful today--only 72 outside & it is already 9am----I am so excited !!!

Here in a while I am going to get cleaned up & go run some errands. Wiht the humidity & some of the elevated temps it should be a nice trip.

I have been out with my rake. In to snack on some grapes. I'll head back out and move some sandbags and some wood. Getting ready for the next season.

The seasons change to fast

Ran all my errands, got my parcel from Juniegirl Thank you so much...DD has my camera so I can't take pics but it was those Italian Ices, and some Jelly belly ones and an Aqua Cool neck band and a cute pink rubber ducky for Madisson that was so sweet of you.

We have Mr.Freezies(something like those ices) but they taste like pure sugar and freeze hard as a rock..can't wait to try these Italian ones.

Very nice gifts, Tamara.

glad it got there. Wouls have been so much nicer if it had of gotten there during your heat spell. so sorry I was so slow.
I do so hope you enjoy the ices though. The neck band can always wait for next year.

OMG..those Italian Ices are delicious..just ate a lemon They have a different texture than what we can get here..yummy

OH Goody--I am glad you like them--and yes, I agree--it is teh texture. They are so much nicer to eat, dont you think????

Do they have Wal-Greens in Canada?? That is where I got those......

Nope..no Wal-greens

I got home from dialysis so exhausted all I wanted to do was sleep! But I had a bunch of business calls to make which couldn't wait. So I'm still up. But fading fast!

Yes, those Italian Ices are always very nice.

My all time sentimental favorite though is a Sno Cone!!

I'm glad I'll be seeing the back specialist tomorrow morning. I'm so stiff and sore right now I could cry. So, he'll be a big help again.

Merem, I have a snow cone machine in my basement. and somewhere in my vast reitore of recipes I have a snow cone syrup recipe too!!!!

Yea that you are seeing the back specialist!!!!! I love them!!!!!

I hope he brings you relief.

Thats OK--I have lots of Wal-Greens around me---and I know your address.
You tell that aweful weather that we will be prepared for it next time it decides to come your way.

Hi everyone, just checking in real quick, sorry I don't have time to read back right now. I'm still around just been really busy at work and home and by the time I get some time on my computer is reading emails, reading forums, etc. I check FB regularly from my phone at work to keep in touch with the world outside. We've been getting home at 9 or later and for someone who has to get up and work early I can't get to bed as early as I'd like with us being out running around so late. We picked up Ashely's new phone today so she's happy. I've been scrambling at work to get as much done as possible before tomorrow because tomorrow I have an open house thing to go to for the company I order my medical supplies from. It's about a 40 minute drive but it's work related so I get paid, they're having a BBQ so I'll get fed, and there will be lots of vendors so I'll bring back free samples of things for my nurses. Then, when I get back to work it's my boss's going away party, so more free food! Aros thinks I should get her something, and I agree, but I don't know what. Maybe my co-worker and I should get her something together. Tomorrow night we have to shop for picnic lunch stuff for Friday and get to bed early. We have to get up early on Friday to drive about an hour south to go to Wild Waves. It's a water and amusement ride park that we go to every year. We have to buy tickets tomorrow too, yikes, I almost forgot. Saturday is rest, do laundry, etc., and Sunday I have my next race. Busy bee I am. Good night everyone, hopefully I'll have time to catch up on Saturday.

I think I'm going to have to go to Walgreens tomorrow.

Good night all. I am exhausted but not from any kind of working. Just the heat and humidity. My swamp coolers do not work as well when the humidity climbs. But it is supposed to be better the rest of the week. I am looking forward to that. Or Ted and I will have to go spend evenings in the pool.

Cheryl, A gift card? Those are almost always welcome and useful.