Coffee Break #100!

glad your all having a rockin time here :)

Looks like Utah

Bill the rock pics are fantastic!

Have you seen the commercial where it looks like a guy is hanging from a rock arch. I surely hope that it doesn't give people ideas to try that out west or in any parks.

I picked a tick off whilst camping. ICK!!!

Aren't they awful? They give me the creeps!

DH has had a couple ticks here. they seem to be more active in the spring.

Pulled 3 off the dog today.....and this after she had her tick meds applied a few days ago!

Mine wasn't a deer tick, but the site is so itchy. I tried not to scratch it. Sometimes a good scratch is needed.

Keep an eye on it & if you're feeling poorly, get to the doc!

Will do, dear!!!

The other ticks have diesases as well. If it was attached, I would suggest a Dr.

Yes, unfortunately ticks do carry several other awful diseases!

Oh, I know. My uncle got rocky mtn spotted fever as a child and developed a form of epilepsy from it. It is looking much better. Thank you for your concern. Maybe I just react more like I do now with skeeter bites. If I can find it, my mom had a hat with netting. I will make sure to take that to Alaska. I understand the skeeters in Alaska are voracious. Could they be that much worse than south Jersey? I'll let you know.

Very bad day for me yesterday...my brother had an appt at the VA hospital....walked in, & went into cardiac arrest.....docs revived him, but he's critical & on a respirator....If any of you are so moved, prayers for the family would be most appreciated......

Oh, hon. I'm very thankful he was there. Big hugs, dear, and will certainly be praying for your family.

Prayers for you and brother, for sure. so glad he was in the right place at the right time.

yes - prayers for your brother and very lucky he was so close to care.

prayers sent

Sorry to hear Robin, prayers for you and your brother

Thanks, all....he's critical, & brain test will be given today....Joe is such an awesome brother, it's so hard to let him go.......

BIG HUGS, dear!!!!

I am praying you wont' have to let him go.

we are all on your side, Marilyn.

Thank you......I will be going down to the hospital shortly....it's an hours drive.....my nephew tells me the docs should know more today.....

Still hugging you from afar!!

My brother never regained consciousness, & passed yesterday.....He was a lovely, kind, decent person, a 'gentle' man in every respect....he will be terribly missed by all of us. My mother has periods of lucidity where she's asking why he hasn't visited....we don't know what to tell her.....

Marilyn, you have my deep sympathy and prayers. It is clear you have a wonderful family. Hugs and prayers for all of you.

My sympathy, Marilyn. Hard for the entire family.

So sorry Robin

My deepest sympathies to you and your family...I will keep you in my prayers (((♥♥♥)))

Oh, dear heart, my prayers are added to everyone else's that you will be comforted!! Bless your mom.

prayers and hugs!

my condolences Marilyn - sorry to hear this news

Thank you so much for your prayers & support.....it will be a difficult week.

Oh, Marilyn, I add my deepest sympathy and know that this is so difficult for all of you. Sending warm hugs and prayers of gentle wisdom and patience in supporting your mother while you grieve for your brother. Thinking of you as you go through the week and beyond.

Thank you, Louise......hard to believe he's gone....we spoke most evenings, so that is a difficult time for me.....However, I know that he is at peace, & that's the important thing right now.

Just popping in to say "hi" still busy with work, I actually have my friend coming couple times a week to help with filing and mindless paperwork that I just don't have time for, feels like I'm not drowning so much now

With all the wacky weather nice to see colors even if it's a bit chilly every other day


I'm so sorry to hear of your loss Marilyn ((((((hugs))))))
Just went thru a loss of our brother in law right before Easter, it's rough

finally after how many years?....... got my separate shed, hubby still working on setting up the inside, he even made me a fold down potting table in there...WOW

Hi Jen....so nice to hear from you...thank you for the hugs....so very sad to lose someone you love so much....Your new gardening shed is awesome....good luck with it!

Is there a spring blooms thread or am I missing it?

I think we're still recovering from winter. Want to start it?