Best/Worse and what did I learn today?visit with friends...

Yea Betty, same line of work. It's a Production Planner/Scheduler for a plastics molding company in Hot Springs. The drive would be much easier for him too. We don't want to grow up!! LOL!!

Here's hoping he gets it Crissy...what a day, almost every 1/2 hr. it goes from high winds to cloudy with a few drops of rain to sunshine..I've put on and taken off my coat so many times today that it made me tired..of course all the work I got done didn't help matters..lol

Greg dropped in to bring me my cement, OMG he's such a fuss pot..I had to get the broom so he could sweep his truck, said there was white powder on the floor of it..I want to say, 'Greg, lighten up it's a truck' but for someone who washes the truck each and every day it's not something he'd appreciate me saying..I'd better keep on his good side...he's been doing mega errands and projects for me...

This afternoon he is working on the chain section of his bike, yikes she's a big one

Was like grand central station here today, Lenny (Suzanne's DH) dropped off some plants for me, he no sooner left that Lydia arrived with rhubbarb plants for me...

then Cathy came over, took over the lawnmower and told me to do something else..so edged about 4 gardens..even have blisters, just goes to show you how hard I worked..

Have to say 'thank goodness for friends - sure am blessed'...

Then Aline dropped over, heard that I was making lap afghans as Christmas gifts for the seniors home..over she came with a box to include with mine..about 5 lap covers and 3 shawls, kind you slip your hands into and they cover your back..nice idea, easy to make so I'll give myself a break and make some of them for a change of pace..

So nice of Aline..

So thankful that Greg brought me all the cement and covered it just incase it rains..

Rita, Cathy's mom came over to see what everyone was doing, sat and had coffee, by the time we gabbed and most of my energy was gone I decided to call it a night...

Both Cathy and her mom left for home chattering away and laughing, a warm bath certainly would warm me up..oh/oh still have to go up the back concession and get the rhubbarb, it's needed for tomorrows projects..hmmmm

Then I notice that the light was flahsing on the telephone....3 messages, hmmm, it was Carol calling to say she was bringing along 2 more ladies, says from all the years we've done group crafting I've always had plenty of extra's...guess she knows me by now..could have used more cement, maybe a quick trip into Home Depot before they all arrive tomorrow morning might be in order...

No sooner did I take that call did Greg call to say the boys would come for supper..seems Kyle was up helping him until 1:30am and had to be at Cadet's for 6:00 a.m. - day of training and riding a helicopter so by the time he comes home at 6:00 he'll be tired ..Greg and Mel are going out so leaving Kyle and his brother together when both are tired is NOT a good thing, Greg thought a visit with grandma tonight might be in order...

Soooo it's been a busy/busy day but an enjoyable one..keep looking at the weather forecast in hopes no rain tomorrow, seems on the cool side but none expected..

Everyone should arrive between 8:30 - 9:00am..I'm organized, I'm ready...so early night for me, still mega weeding in the gardens before they get here...

Best of the day...just everyone coming and going, helping me out, making my life easier

Worse of the day...friend is having both breasts off next week...

What did I learn...that when you think your load is going to be heavy, others are more than willing to make it light!!!

Hope you enjoyed your day....

Betty, Your worse of the day ....can turn into a very good thing...if it ends your friend of cancer!!!! My Momma had that done, and has been "clean" ever since ^_^ she had six operations and many rounds of treatment prior......the removal was the greatest thing for her!!!

she jokes now, and says she gets to wear smaller clothes now ! "and you know smaller clothes are nicer !!" she has always had an awesome attitude with the whole situation!!

Powerful statement Thunder, yes, could be the best thing that happened to her...Ann didn't call again this weekend, I'll wait to speak with her tomorrow, know her well, when things go bad she stays inside herself...prayers for Mike..

DIL's cousin who had tried suicide last year and was undergoing therapy and escaping with her life after jumping in front of a truck was doing well or so her family thought..she committed suicide by jumping in front of a go train on Friday...so sad for her family...some fight for their lives and some (due to severe depression) do everything not to live...always boggles my mind...

Noah came over to keep me company yesterday afternoon, so enjoy his visits..

Kyle spent the day at Base Borden, was so expressive in his description of his flight in a fighter hellicopter..today he's back again and if winds were ok was going to fly what he calls the bird with no engine...kids are growing so very quickly..I find that sad!!!

He got home about 6:30pm, just in time for supper..said the only thing he had at Base Borden was hamburger,pop and chips..he was a hungry young man..

My friend and I must have done something worthwhile because the Lord gave us to perfect day to play...

Good company, lots of laughs, good food and now I'm zonked..tired as can be..

The start of our day..we were 10 in total, one girl was ill so I did her projects..

had 4 areas to work in, we'd rotate from one to the other...really should have borrowed another wheelbarrel and shovel...

Carol thought it was a day of rest..lol

While we worked, Missy saw a bird go into the birdhouse and was quick on the hunt..lordy this birdhouse is 8' high, took only seconds to reach the top..she wasn't happy having me shoooo her down

Not sure if Carol understood today was a work week..lol

So much food left over, great having pot luck BUT I certainly didn't need them to leave it all for me...nobody touched the 2 doz. of tim hortons donuts either..wonder if you can freeze donuts..

Some got carried away with the dye but when dry it will lighten maybe 3 or 4 shades...

It's been a spectacular sunshine day, both weatherwise and friendship wise...they not only did the 3 projects but I got to add another...needless to say all were pleased!


They were no sooner finished that they asked if they could do a fall get together and do the garden bench and chair...yikes, I've made workshop monsters out of all of them...

Think I'll take a quick run into town, few things I need and Giant Tiger has the large patio umbrella's on sale..last day today .. if I rush out now I just might make it before closing...

Hope you enjoyed your day as well...

Hello To All !!!

Thank you Betty & Judy for your kinds words about DS!!!

I've read everyone's blogs but didn't make notes... I'll just try to catch up later.

Our Disney Trip was AWESOME... Truly... I can't even put into words how wonderful...

DS18 and I arrived back last night and DH had a wonderful garden surprise for me... I'll try to get a pic to post.

I spent last night and today doing laundry, unpacking, cleaning house etc.... My Dad and his wife came in for the graduation around 6pm tonight... my sis and niece (DN20 studying in Italy this semester) came in about an hour later... it was a lovely night...

Graduation is tomorrow. I'm going in to work....then lunch with family at Cracker Barrel 12n... then meet at my house... Graduation at LSU 5pm-7pm... then dinner with all at a nearby restaurant.... then back to my house for (hopefully ) a cake that I will order tomorrow... everything's last minute what with our trip taking time out from planning stuff...

Hugs to all,
Mary

congrats Mary and to your son too!! glad your trip was great!!!

Morning,

Mary, it brought joy to my heart to see you enjoying your time with DS..today's another big day for you..enjoy it to the fullest..
Congratulations to the Graduate..

Wow Betty those are gorgeous! Glad you had a good time out there. LOL Dave washes his truck every day too, drives me nuts. I got him good last night, it was hilarious. We were watching an ad about the new Karate Kid coming out and Dave says,
"If the kid is learning Kung Foo, why don't they just call it The Kung Foo Kid?"
I said, "Maybe they already had a Kung Foo Kid that was a complete flop and they don't want to make a sequel out of a movie that was a flop, usually the sequels flop more than the original movies do."
He said, "But the rights to buy it would be a lot cheaper."
I said, "What good would that do if it flopped?"
He said, "Well I'm just saying!"
I said, "I'm just saying!"
By now we're both laughing so hard we can barely talk, he said, "You've been hanging around the wrong group of friends. You need to get off of your high horse."
I cracked up even more and said, "I don't have a group of friends to hang around because you moved me 2000 miles away from them. You just don't want to be proven wrong, cause you think you're Mr. Right!"
He said, "No, that wouldn't be me! I'm just saying..." then he went outside because he had a hot flash.

Congrats Mary and Son!! Glad your trip was awesome!

I'll try to come back in a little bit, got to get to work here.

well, going to be a nice looooooong weekend for me.
I'm taking Friday and Tuesday off, so will have 5 days in total.
I'm going to learn how to ride my new bike!!!!