Best/Worse/What did I learn today?Chat with friend new & old

Thanks Betty but pretty sure I'll be able to get it either down state or in TN.

Hope the fish will be OK.

Lurking.... Overwhelmed but the day turned out good.

SO SO Glad to SEE Dianne and Diesel post... (HUGS)

Love to all
Mary

Morning all,

Think more rain is called for today then sunshine for this long weekend..long weekend for you all?

Mary, sending you big hugs..you are getting there, not far down the road now and lance will be telling you all about his day at the gelato store. Breath in, breath out.. Witchypoo didn't get a drift of what is going on I hooe?

Morning!
Yes it is Labor Day week end for us. I am going to San Antonio for tomorrow, need to have my yearly mammogram, then another shot in my hip. I will be back Saturday about noon time. Of course I need to stop at Hobby Lobby or Joan's. My neighbors son is in Affhanistan, and he ask his Mom for a heavy blanket for Christmas, so I am going to make him a quilt. His favorite colors are red and cream, so I need to find a pattern. Maybe an Irish chain or a D9P?

D9P would be so easy and quick. And two color quilts are becoming very wanted it seems....

I'm with the drop 9..I did 3 quilts in that pattern recently..a lot of 'bang' for the amount of work I put into them.

No fun getting mammogram but treating yourself to Hobby Lobbya nd Joann's makes up for it.

How are things going Barb, getting through those packed boxes?

I'm back. Antonio (Tony's younger son) fixed my puter. I sent him great thanks and $50 and reminded Tony (again) that if Antonio need $$ for school I'm glad to help. I'm saving now to pay for our land again but can always find money when needed. Somehow.

Another hurricane is passing to the west of us. We had huge rains and Tony left a 9:30 to behome in case the road goes out. The rain has let up now but will probably start up again.

I've gotten some sleep and fell better.

Also thinking a lot about my retirement association (which is in California, by the way) Finally got their letter about my income tx. My letter to them got "misdirected." I am not writing the words I am thinking. The phrase "tipping pooint" came to mind yesterday and I've been reading about it.

I cannot imagine what I would do if Tony were to die. He is so much a pasrt of my life. I might miss him more than his wife would.

Hugs to everyone, and big prayers for those little babies, katie

Glad to hear you got your computer fixed!

SO ENVIOUS of you quilters, you just don't know what a gift you have, and i admire you all ^_^
My nephew MAY be getting involved with this Syria thing, he's a Colonel in the Canadian armed Forces .. did his stints in Afghanistan and Iraq .. not too happy to hear he MIGHT be involved in whatever happens.

Katie, just watched some footage on our weather channel from around Big Sur and the Baja area .. whoa .. wind and rain !! Hope all is well with you.
Dontcha HATE 'misdirected mail' !!!

Went to town again today, actually to the border to pick up a parcel (about a hours drive into Minnesota) then back into Thunder Bay for lunch and grocery shopping AND haircuts .. feel so much better .. man, i was Miss Frizz Bizz ...

Glad to be home, listened to a piece on the news re the 8 year anniv of Katrina .. scary to go back to it !!

We have a thunderstorm watch in the area, pretty dark .. perhaps if it rains this heat and humidity will BUG OFF !!! Have 2 country fairs to attend this weekend, would like NOT to be sweating when I present an award .. to the nursing student i mentored .. it's a cheque for $500. towards her books etc for her final year in nursing, she is such a sweetheart. The award comes from the Municipality for a young person who has shown initiative as well as service in the municipality. Truth be told, I'm kind of nervous, but, have been told the award will be given at GROUND level, NOT up on a stage !!! Stairs still scare me !!

Gord's rattling some pots and pans, best get supper on the make ..

I most surely hope everyone is fit and happy

TOODLES

~M~

Bless you LK - what a wonderful gift to one of our soldiers...

Thanks Betty for thinking of us ! Witchy has "no clue" she has been extra nice ever since I have moved away from her desk but may be due to the fact that everyone has been quitting and she has 4-5 new people and the other manager quit.....

Things are happening but this week had 1) busier than usual week at "Job 1" 2) many developments/busy at "Job 2" (like had a gal spend 3 hours with me and Quickbooks last night) and 3) FIL had bypass surgery....not expected.

I don't know how to say this exactly but want to thank all praying for us because so many things have happened to help us.... large and small...... that one must believe we are being blessed by friends, thoughts, and prayers.

A friend at work told me about a book written about such things....law of attraction I think he called it.....

For example... the "space" being delivered to us was postponed to 9/6. Then almost immediately afterwards the bank postponed getting our loan. We want to time out these events as closely as possible so that we are paying back the loan as closely as possible to when we are taking in revenue via sales.

Katie - hang in there dear...

HUGS Dianne. Betty when is the next trip? Debbie loving your posts... re: beach etc.

I expect we shall hear from Judy soon !

HUGS
Mary

Mary, you certainly have been going through a mixed bag of emotions.
Do so hope you FIL does well .. keeping you in T&Ps as you venture along this path ..

HUGE storm here last night .. power was out for about an hour .. dogs were 'spazed', especially Piper, poor wee fella .. he's OK this morning, only to have to be told we're all headed out and they will be alone, if looks could kill, we'd be dead and buried. BUT, they know we always bring them home a treat of some sort or another .. still and all I feel bad ..

My brother is awaiting some sort of news re his son and Syria, always feel NO news is good news. Thing is, Robert, is on 'short time' almost ready for an early retirement from the Armed Forces. One can only hope 'things' will all work out for the better ..

Off to town .. no wonder I sleep so well at night !!

Take good care

TOODLES

~M~

Morning

Busy morning, have a schedule for my weekend ! Don't I always. Lol

Judy, sorry I missed your call, was out for supper and a visit with a friend, always nice to hear your voice though.
Mary, that was quite a week, prayers for FIL,you must have been frantic..keep saying the plan is coming together.

Dull here "M"' don't send the storm my way! it my way..you are being so active, can't tell you how excited I am about that. Sure hope this Syria conflict can be resolved without having to send manpower over..



Got up before the birds, finished last 2 panels of the lamp 2nd, no 3rd lamp I'm doing for Paul, got it taped, ready to solder nay to find out wrong cap..just took a quick run to Gayle's and am back on track.

Wanted to be finished ny ten then quilt the fall pumpkin quilt throw so I'd have binding to hand sew in the evening while watching tv..not going to happen

Had a young lad come and do measurements for washroom counter top, was ordering slate but decided to get a sunken in zinc all in one piece..said he would come and install next week so means I have to go buy one this afternoon

So day goal is

Finish lamp
Deliver lamp in Oenetang
Groceries
Buy zinc
Quilt pumpkin throw
cut grass

Whew....I'm so tired...reading that list.........

Me as well Joyce!
I plan to do the country fair thing, and just enjoy the cooler temps and no humidity.

Whatever everyone is doing, enjoy

Toodles

M

I had to take a nap after reading Betty's list! Totally wore me out....must be getting old. :-)

Waving hi

Visited with Ann, she dropped in for 1/2 hr

Finished the lamp

Delivered the lamp

Groceries

Picked up a bushel of Italian tomatoes..will try a batch tomorrow

Ordered a granite counter top -color. Blue pearl Norway..takes 2 to 3 weeks to come in, have to call contractor and put him off

Picked up Chinese, called Ann, she is on her way for a quick snack, told her to eat and run, know she's tired...will update you on her news once she has left

I'll get the pumpkin throw quilted after she leaves..

Guess the good Lord took pity on me, raining so no grass cutting

Enjoy the fair, those of you resting, taking advantage of quiet time, enjoy!

Drats, wrote a novel

Screen wnt blank, lost my post

Saying bad words here

hi - much going on - brain's fried from the new job......... so much to learn I would come home after work, and just veg for a couple of hours, then off to bed..... today they let us go at 2:30. Bob gave me rides to and from work. He's still not working. Picked his tools up today. They didn't allow us to go to his company picnic, because it was only for "those actively working for the company", and he's laid off...... they're down to a crew of 2 people in the building Bob was working at.

Susan I know Bob will pick up work quickly...
HUGS
Marilynn... Kudos to nephew in syria.... horrible things happening there

Marion... yes I need a nap too after Betty posts.... too much going on.... HUGS
Betty we moved forward today...

WE GOT THE BUSINESS LOAN!

Hugs to those praying for FIL.... he was put in a chair today made things better.... breathing tube and pacemaker taken out...

HUGS ALL
Mary

yay for the business loan, Mary!

YES, great day for everyone and it is raining in Las Vegas.

I am still fighting my cold. But with everything going on in the world, my cold is minor.

The world needs our prayers over the weekend to hold sane minds together. I hope you understand what I mean.

Hugs, Sharon

Morning all,

Susan, great seeing you post, sorry to hear Bob is out I'd work , Seems when one is working the others is seeking employment. Let's hope with his experience and the work needing to be done after the flood that he will soon be working! Drats, wouldn't have hurt to invite the two of you to the picnic. Is the new job holding your interest? Know sometimes past jobs haven't been challenging enough?

Mary, jumping for joy, wasnt the bank loan for the business one of the last big hurdles for you?
Is really great news..prayers for your FIL continue..what will you get up to this weekend, hope it's rest.

Wonder how our Jean is doing?

Sharon, think we are all praying for sane minds..don't need more families losing loved ones..have you been for meds, does seem like you've had this cold for what seems forever

Debbie, how are things going, you've been quiet this week, lots going on in your life.

Katie, hoping the inclement weather has now passed you by.

Was to visit mom and Jim at the cottage this morning, she called last night while Ann and I were have supper and said they wouldn't be up until today, screws up a few of my plans..had thought I'd be at the cottage by 8am, visit a few hours, drop into michaels to get wax, want to try the wax scented bowels with dried flowers, then to Fabricland as their sale is on and I'm short backing for a few quilts, Orillia might have different fabric in stock.

Sooo will start chili sauce, at least skin all the tomatoes, doesn't that sound exciting??

Now for update on the twins

Alex is improving daily, no seizures ths past week, that is a big plus. He is keeping body temperature, Ithey are taking continual feeding tube out today, will see how his body reacts to that..if all goes well in the next week or so they may take him out of the isolette and he'll be in stage 2 which I think is an incubator..will still need berthing apparatus though.

Addy, not doing as well, with testing they have found she is fighting some form of hereditary disease, tested Melissa yesterday, just one more hurdle. Ann wasnt quite sure of the name but meds can be taken for it..They gave her a steroid treatment yesterday in hopes of strengthening her lungs. She needed a longer tube in her throat , since it was replaced late week her breathing is less laboured.

Ann said she has such a strong grip

Ann is totally in love with these angels, said for however long they will be with her or her with them they will be her life.she is exhausted, both physically and mentally. So many changes in her life these past 2 years. Melissa, can't even imagine what she is going through!

Very important that these two have their own space, they try to create the feeling of being in the womb, quiet, dark,nested..seems when they go close to Alex he opens his hand , extends flattened hands as though to say come no closer

Abby seems a bit more content

Ann says she cannot believe just how strong they are.

We know they are fighters.

She did get good news on Toby, although he is quite I'll reports came back that the growth which they found was hard tissue caused by his chemo was not cancerous, big sigh of relief.
They will continue to monitor his bowel


Well best I get a move on..

But before I do look forward to hearing about your long weekend

I'm so grateful for God's blessings regarding those two precious souls. He is truly watching over them and all those who care for them. Please give Ann my love Betty and tell her once again that our prayers will not stop....
Sounds like a busy weekend for you. Norm and I are still here. Decided not to go to Maine with all the traffic and rain this weekend. We will go another time. Traffic here is usually a madhouse on this weekend and also on Memorial Day weekend. People opening and closing camps etc. as well as just plain tourists. We will use the time to finish straightening up here and getting a few things hung on the walls so they aren't so bare. LOL. They are stark white so need something to break up the spaces....
Hope to get some down time next week when Norm goes back to work to catch up with everyone here.
Thanks everyone for bearing with me through this move. I guess I just don't have the stamina anymore and I'm glad this is almost over....

Did tell Ann last night Barb, in fact she wanted me to update her on all of you! She got the address change, said you are a sweetheart.

You will I'm sure enjoy your day with Orm just puttering around..you will oh and ahh as you open your boxes of fabric I'm sure. Just don't you overdo!

Called for a fabulous weekend here weather wise nut sure feels like rain..rained a lot last night so everything is so wet I cannot cut grass..

Glad that you decided to rest this weekend. Mom and Jim didn't go to cottage last night, hwy 11 was closed for over 5 hrs if not more. Just spoke to her, will meet her at the cottage for 11:30 sure screw up my morning but I did manage to get lst done..tomatoes have been scalded and cut, now sitting with salt..bought a dozen of corn, I love mine cold so it's a cooking, that way when I want one there it shall be. Can't leave here till 9:30 as Michaels and fabricland don't open until 10 then only 15 minutes to the cottage from michaels.

Mom said why don't you meet us in Orillia for breakfast, that way it would save you time not having to come to the cottage..dah, reason I'm coming to cottage is to take photo's of cupboards..

Almost temped to go pick some crab apples and make Jim some applesauce...have to think about that one.

Such good news about the twins, they are such little fighters.

We are heading down state today, taking DGS Bob home and darn he insists on taking Amelia with him, Sure gonna miss that little critter, she has changed so much while here, she almost always walks now and I swear she has grown an inch. Her vocabulary has made a huge leap too. We're spending the weekend with family down state and then heading to TN on Mon. Staying about a week. Anxious to see what I bought, Online yard sale had a large lot of fabric, all cotton prints, for a very good price. I had DGD pick it up for me it'll make a good addition to my stash. Show and tell after I get home.

No more news on how the investigation is going regarding Sweet Caroline. I do know they are being very careful and thorough which is good for her sake and to make sure all is handled correctly. No one says or asks her anything, leaving all to the experts, don't want any one to be able to say she was influenced in any way. Understand Dad has lawyered up. Hmmm not even charged as yet.

Hope everyone has a good and safe holiday week-end.

Good morning everyone ... you ALL look awesome today ^_^

Susan .. so great to hear from you .. sorry to hear the job is a bit of an overload, but, that's just NOW, it'll ease off. Bob will be sure to find work in his field as well .. gotta be lots of trades people looking for experienced workers.

Wonderful news (sorta) about the twins, poor Addy .. hope Melissa's blood tests show the inherited anomaly she has.

Unfortunately (or not), my friend Kathy's sister Carol passed away yesterday. Unfortunate as she leaves behind a loving family, but, fortunate as she is now out of pain and distress.
Kathy thanks you for prayers rec'd. Now she worries how her elderly Dad (83) with Parkinsons will handle this death.

Mary .. wow, nice to have that loan secured ^_^ bright days ahead !

Barb, smart move re 'staying put' this weekend .. I was across the Ontario/Minnesota border on Thursday just to pick up a parcel, and the cross border traffic (both ways) was getting heavy.

Betty .. whatcha gonna do in the 'Mom dept' .. best just to go to the cottage and make a quick escape LoL
Sure does look like rain here, very overcast.

Hope your cold is less oppressive today Sharon, 'thought' I was getting one, but it went away .. whew ..

I guess I'll make a cuppa and check my FaceBook page .. a local singer, Shy-Anne Hovorka has released a song/video and the proceeds from 'shares' on FBook will go to Hospice Northwest, the group I volunteer with. It's a very moving video .. lovely song, lovely young woman .. if anyone would like the youtube link I will post it, didn't want to do so without some kind of forewarning, I'm kinda careful about that, what I find 'moving' , others might find heart wrenching, and I would never want to make anyone feel bad.

So .. wrapping everyone up with a huge hug and hopes that everyone has a wonderful, safe and happy long weekend ^_^

Toodles

~M~

More problems in my 27 years of them with my (sic) retirement board and employees. I've been .really depressed and weepy all week. I've been writing (and crying) and crying (and writing). I've reached my tipping point. I will drive the 1600 miles to the Bay Area to attend the Boards Sept 18 meeting. Last time I cried which allowed them to brush me off. This time I intend to show them and their employees up as the incompetent fools they are. I am moving more into angry and hope to make them look totally ridiculous - much harder to ignore.
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We have more mice in the house, probably because of two big rains this weeks. The dogs have torn up my storage room and the front bedroom. Tony arrived to work this am to find me a bit teary. I'm so sick of having any work we are trying to get done set back or ruined, if not by tropical storms then by the dogs.

I know I'd feel much better if I could just flat out kill a few of the retirement people. I know that would get their attention for sure but if a jury heard what they have done they would have to find that what I did was totally sane and I'd be off to prison. Guess words will have to do.

I'm really glad to hear the twins are doing well.

I'm sick of people who are nasty and stupid and go off on me because they are not willing to ever admit a mistake. Someone I knew used to say that ego is that part of you that will take you to hell to burn for eternity rather than admit a mistake.

hugs, katie

Whoa Katie, sounds as though you're going to make the meeting in September an interesting one. I wish you all the best and hope that all turns out the way you want it to.
I think as long as you have everything in order as far as paperwork etc., that you'll be able to cope quite well.

EWwwwwwww, re the mice!!! We have one (or 2) SOMEWHERE in the house .. 2 terriers, bred for that purpose, AND a cat and nothing is getting caught .. have traps set, nothing yet though. Perhaps I scared them off LoL

Sun keeps scooting out for a bit, then, hiding again .. Lorna is busy (As always) doing laundry, running the dishwasher, cleaning this and that, I feel bad as i am still not allowed to BEND at the waist, or, twist !! I have cheated though LoL

Hope everyone is doing well

Toodles

~M~

M I would love the link to the FB song. As everyone here knows like Betty, Cancer and Hospice are very close to my heart. What a wonderful thing this young lady is doing. It sounds like you are recouping very well. Attitude is everything and you sre have a positive one. Good for you!!!!

Jean I just got a new to me CD by Wynton Marsalis and it made me think of you. How are you doing? Couldn't sleep last night so spent the night listening to Billy Vera, Zevon, BBKing, Clapton and Buckwheat Zydeco. None exactly calming but sure was entertaining.

Barb I hope you and Norm can grab a few hours for yourselves this weekend. Forget the unpacking - it will still be there after you relax. Are you enjoying the smaller space or are you still adjusting to it?

I need to attend a wake tomorrow night. It is one of those things you just can't not go. Think I will go and be the bartender and that will help me get through the night. This will be an old fashioned wake with lots of singing, stories, dancing and drinking. Young man - my age 63 passed. Like Santa Warren it was a blessing as he is now out of pain. Put myself through university bartending and waitressing. Guess I looked older than my age as I sure wasn't 21 but I was an excellent employee so the bar boss somehow managed to hide my age from everyone. LOL when I think about it now.

Betty I sure understand about the sheets and not washing them. Silly almost isn't it what we need to hang onto? I even went out and bought a new bottle of Santa Warren's fav aftershave English Leather so I would have the scent of him here in the house. Warren was a clothes horse and I encouraged his desire for clothes. Would rarely buy something for myself to wear but sure loved getting him new duds.I donated some of his clothes but couldn't get rid of everything. He had a few coats that I was sure some person down on their luck could use - he was a 2XL Tall so it wasn't as if I could wear the items although I confess I do still wear his T shirts.

Susan I hope, no I know things will soon settle down for you at your new job. You are a quick study so will be winging through all the new things you have to learn before you know.

(((Katie))) Your strength is something I aspire to..... you are a good person who stands up for what you think is right. Good for you!!!

Mary and Lance I am over the top happy for you both. Whew.... that waiting to see if you are approved for financing is a killer. Sending positive thoughs of healing and comfort for your FIL. I am correct in assuming he is 1 tough Cajun? Watched Son of Guns the other night and thought of you all. Diesel sends you love.

Been pouring rain here all night and the sky does not look promising. Sure hope it clears up so all the people vacationing here can get out and enjoy themselves. Just hoping the crazy fireworks cottager doesn't let loose this weekend. I heard the police there 1 night about 3 am a couple of weeks ago and he has been very quiet since.

Marion how is it back sleeping in your own bed? Heaven I bet!! My niece before she moved to Hawaii and then India to teach found teaching in the FLa sytem a challenge to say the least. Her school was in the area by Disney's park so she participated in many after school programmes for her kids. (((Marion))), in the loss of your mam.

Diesel and I have been out romping through the bush in the rain twice this morning. I am trying to build back up the amount of time I walk each day. Not built to be a jogger so walking it is...... lots of wildlikf around. A couple of days ago while out I threw out some cobs of corn that had gone mouldy on me. A neighbour brought me over 12 cobs and before I could even get them boiled up they had moulded. So Diesel and I were out this morning up near the coyote's den and he takes off. Back he trots with a cob of corn in his mouth. Now this is no where near where I tossed the corn. Obvioulsy something had moved it and then dropped it. Diesel was so proud of himself and wouldn't give the cob up. He pranced literally home with it in his mouth. When I wouldn't let him bring it in the house he pouted for a bit. lol

How are ya Thunder? bet you are missing that handsome son of yours. Going to take some getting used to I am sure.

LK so glad you enjoyed your time with your grands. They are very lucky to have you!!! Too bad your DIL (I am assuming ex) is not more proactive about her son.

Debbie I saw Kyle dropped in too. Wow Nat and Kyle for company!!! How much longer has Kyle got in the service?

Judy sounds like you love work. I am so happy for you.

Look at this..... I wrote an epistle. Think of you all every day and am thankful I have made your acquaintances even if it is online.
Dianne

Okay .. I'm going to put the link and info re Shy-Anne on ..
Before you clickon the YouTube link, be forwarned, it's a beautiful song and video, but sad if you've had a loss, and haven't we all ..
The Hospice I work with will be using this song and video as a fund raiser.

Thanks for watching .. enjoy ~M~

PS Hope the link becomes 'clickable' once i hit SEND ~~

Hi everyone,



Shy-Anne Hovorka, an award-winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer from Thunder Bay , ON, has created a beautifully touching video in memory of her friend who recently died of cancer. The images in the video are all photographs of people who have battled cancer – some are survivors – and some are not.



Shy-Anne has generously offered to have all song download proceeds go to Hospice Northwest. To download and buy the song for $0.99, please click on the following link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/just-fall-single/id690490410



To watch the video on Youtube, please click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzN7sYVm6f0



Please listen and share with all your friends.



Please watch out for our facebook post about the Shy-Anne’s song and ‘like’ it there as well, so as to share with as many people as possible.





Thanks so much. Sharing the link will help immensely with fundraising.



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Check out Shy-Anne's videos and music at: www.shy-anne.com

find Shy-Anne Hovorka on Facebook and twitter @shyanne.leah

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Hospice Northwest

“Offering Companionship and Support”

I hope to be on DG more.....

Dianne, Kyle is in college, not the service....that is Justin. I know hard to keep track of the boys.
Kyle lived here for several months before Nate did....they are good friends, and are missing Shane. Kyle said he actually talked to him last night via text message....which is first time since he left six months ago.

Both the boys are coming for dinner, before they go to work at the 6:00 to Midnight shift, changing prices for Sunday ads at the store.

We might get more rain from the tropical depression that is west and south of us. We've had two big rains this week already. Now it's hot and humid.

I am having serious mood swings over thinking about confronting the retirement board. I have almost three weeks to get ready and I am making lots of notes. I am scared and often feel sick to my stomach. The abused child grows up and says enough. After 27 years. Something I have realized lately is that while I have always had zero tolerance for physical abuse (since I grew up) have taken verbal abuse to an extent that I still find hard to believe. Usually from people who are proud of themselves for being abusive towards me. It is still very hard to deal with, especially with people who are usually both nasty and stupid as well as proud of themselves so it's clearly of no use to try to talk to them about their behavior. In fact I often find that such people will approach me later somehow thinking that, now that they have told me what they think of me, we are bonded as friends. I've had people get furious when I am reluctant to talk to them and I am not delighted to see them. It does make me wonder. If I ever spoke to anyone like that I'd be sick for days, but they just go cheerfully on their way. Really weird.

The hardest part of going before the retirement board for me is that the best way to get to them is to be nasty and sarcastic myself. I'm working to temper my presentation to be humerous without sound too vindictive. I have some ideas and, as I said, I'm writing a lot. Part of my physical discomfort now is accepting that it has been 27 years and I've lost the years and tens of thousands of dollars and every time I've thought that I was done with them and I could get on with my life, they have dropped another bomb on me. They have never apologized for anything. It's always my fault or "I fell through the cracks." Typical of abusers.

Please forgive me if I talk about it a lot here; it does help me to vent and to clarify my thoughts.

hugs, katie

No neeed to asak for forgiveness Katie..... vent away.
Dianne

Lordy seemed like not so long ago I said good morning..

"M" you got me crying girl..what a lovely song..just shook my head at all those who have passed on, the 'c' has touched us all for sure and continues to do so! Going to go back and see all links for her effects.

Debbie, helps fill the hurt/void having the boys visit..am sure you will be gabbing a mile a minute about Shane and his antics..sending you hugs

Katie, I just don't have words, how overwhelmed you must be..it's no wonder you are in tears. I'm not sure exactly why your pension is being played with but perhaps as you say if you are mad enough you will get through debating with them without tears..when I'm mad and I mean mad I go to tears then don't get to express my feelings..let's hope you shall be able to. I'm so glad you've got tony..don't despair, we are here for you..big armwraps from all of us. We care and we worry about you..know all the gals feel the same!! Please don't go AWOL on us, we'd worry to beat the dickens.

Dianne, I'm laughing with you, Diesel is quite the hunter. Lol. He must bring you so much joy ..likely you'd not get out walking if it weren't for his need excercize . We haven't had rain today, got ours during the night..is hot though but overcast.


Starting to peter out but not before I finish this batch of chili sauce..was going to do a second one tonight but it will just have to wait.

I get to chat so that I don't forget the tomatoe sauce is on and burn it, needs to cook for a couple hours with a lot of stirring..not sure I an stay quiet that long.

Had a nice visit with mom, the cottage is such a relaxing p,ace to be..had to keep my mouth shut, wanted to yell, sell that bloody house in the city and move here, Jim loves it so..more so when Jim said he will do whatever mom wants..wanted to say something, give him a shake but didn't.

She had bought me two lovely tops, which was nice of her..they were cleaning corners, I came home with a few things, agreed to taking some porcelains dolls next time I visit.

Had bought cowboy books for Jim from Coles, he was excited to sit tonight and read (if mom doesn't have something else for I'm to do) and I had made a batch of applesauce with the crab apples, he ohh and ahhh'd as he ate some. Mom like her set of mushrooms I made her..I set them in the garden for her but she said she would go out later and fine a nicer spot for them

Then she brought out a large stained glass lamp shade that she cracked, not really cracked but a piece went missing..I had made her the floor lamp and table lamp to match, here is hoping I have enough know how to repair it.

Took photo's of the cupboards she wants to cell, drats I'd buy them if I had room.

Then it was off to fabricland for more fabric then you know me with my brainwaves, I bought those was bowl with flower embedded in the wax, really like me and kow a few people who would love them out, not to burn, simply to set out and fragrance is to die for..

Well into Michaels I went..wow block of was was $49.99 then coloring the fragrance. Hmmm here I am with all the supplies and have never made one but the Lord hates a coward, figure I have enough to play and surely I can get one or two that turn out.

Now I need dried flowers, pressed flowers would be great..

Came to mind that I have a dehydrator I bought and never used..wonder if I went out and cut flowers and put it on if I might have some to put into the candle bowl..

They always say 'Lord hates a coward' worse that can happen is I could burn myself with hot wax..will be careful not to do so. Lol

Any easy suggestions re flowers

I'm with Dianne, warms my heart knowing you are not alone and that you can come gab/vent/yell and cry..we have all done it, we all have ties, here to help the other whenever we can..

Gee whizz I even get kicked in the pants by some here when I don't behave. Lol I'm sure you know who you are...

Dianne, Michaels has Christmas supplies out..you will continue with Santa Warren's exchange will you not?

How are you doing today Susan??

Have some photo's, took some of dolls I'll likely get..better clean one of my closets

Of course I will Betty. Santa Warren would be deeply offended if I didn't.

Thrilled, I've already ideas floating around my noggin and I don't even know who I will get, but that doesn't matter, by mailing time I will know and will include some personal items..

I'll show you the lamp in a bit Dianne, it's in the car, perhaps you can advise me of your thoughts.

ok here is mom

and some of her dolls, she has so many in her home as well..she loved making them but now what??? i'll take a few BUT

the woman is more than hard to please..
nothing ever pleases her..I'd love to live full time at the cottage, all one floor, decks all around, river passing in front of the cottage..nope

if I were Jim I'd be kicking her butt
now here's her kitchen, doesn't like design and here the cupboards she bought that I'm trying to sell for her make the same..shaking my head