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"M" I so remember how Norm's chemo would knock him on his butt. How much longer do you have to take them? Happy Anniversary!! - how many years?

Crissy posted on Jaye's thread. She is busy with work - she is trying outside sales which involves some traveling. She is still looking for something else though.

Need to do some de-cluttering here. The place is so small and we haven't adjusted to the rule of "If something comes in then something must go out!" My brother is coming from North Carolina this week so I have a good reason to get it done!! LOL

Morning everyone!

Enjoy the auction Cookie!

Happy Anniversary "M"!

Uh Oh Barb, if your brother comes in do you have to throw Norm out?

Happy Anniversary Marilynne

My Hostas are finally just peeking out, I was wondering if they had survived.

Morning everyone,

Happy Anniversary "M", sure wish they could find a different drug that you wouldn't be so ill by taking it. Smilling at how you are celebrating your anniversary lol

I divided some Hosta's Karen over the winter and many more to do! guess the harsh winter we had didn't affect them, guess the amount of snow insulated and protected them..primroses are in bloom, couldn't fanthom a few weeks ago that there would be so much growth..Image by the weekend the leaves on all the maples/oaks will be fully opened, can see a difference each day. Perhaps next year Karen you will be closer in distance to family and can get together..still trying to sell your home?

Cookie, you will not convince me that you will go to the auction and just look and not purchase anything (big grin) but it's ok to tell Bill that.

So laughing Barb at the comment of throwing Norm out..if you do, send him my way!
I always love company, gives me the urge to clean the corners I don't always get to. Thanks for the update Barb on Crissy..got to tell you I could never ever do sales, shaking my head no.

Marion, that was a great savings, wonder how many people don't realize the have valuable points on their cards..Rita bought her Florida flight, hotel etc on her points..had Jim not been sick she was going to treat me to same. How did Sue manage the day yesterday??? Are you home for yet a bit?

Dianne, believe Greg is 6'2" and most of the grandsons will be over 6' as well, so pleased they don't take after my side of the family. Can't believe how many ticks are in your region Dianne..don't ever remember Sailor having any.

Wonder how Susan is making out with the new job.

Katie, any updates on the vehicle permit for both USA and Mexico?

Debbie, how did you survive Mother's Day..know that it's difficult for you as well..hugs

Think Mary celebrated at Disney, she'd be in her glory.


Lordy, lordy will take me a week to get some energy back and by then it's a long weekend!

Be a busy week for Rita, getting last minute things done in her place, she's getting moving van and manpower to get all her things out of storage today, tomorrow big delivery etc. and so looking forward to her family spending long weekend with her in her own place.

For me I have Jason coming to work on the washroom vanity, needs better support..imagine top will be on it by weekend..I have to start today taking up all the floor tile so they can start the ceramic tile.

Weeding and edging of gardens is all that is left to do outside, thank goodness and that can be done here and there without exhausting myself..

No sooner finished the past weekend I've slated what needs to be done for the long weekend..
vanity needs painting
washroom walls/doors
have new lighting put up
finish off the 5 piece cuddy boat cushions and 2 side rails

There was a call on my voice mail last night asking me if I'd be interested in doing chair covers for a patio set..must call and say "NO" wow, can I actually say that word???

Does your "to do" list ever stop Betty? :)

Did you ever catch up with Noah about working out his debt to you?

I was wondering if it ever does LindaKay but does anyones ever stop?

Omg the other night there was a bunch of boys going down the road, taking a change I yelled Noah's name and one of the kids yelled ahead to him saying I wanted him, told me he was gong to come on the weekend..I gave him a few words on the value of ones word, never make a promise you don't intend to keep that coming when the work is over just doesn't do, I gave him $$. Trusting he was a man of his word and how disappointed I was. Think I embarrassed him. Anyway he came next day, either ashamed or angry, could see it was one of them..he finished his tme and left..maybe a good lesson in life's going ons, I don't know

Glad you confronted him. He should be ashamed!

I just wonder if he told his parents..hope he didn't say I didn't pay him for last day

Good you called Noah on his responsibility, He needs to learn to be a man of his word. If he was embarrassed, Oh Well. Maybe he will think and remember next time. Also shows him we seniors are not easy marks. If the subject ever is brought up by his parents, then you can give them the facts of the matter.

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Hi everyone!
I can't wait to read about your Mothers Day, I sure hope it was lovely.
Mine...My Son worked me too death, not kidding.

But first Friday a family txt was issued? Julia has to work Sunday...you want to celebrate on Saturday.
Well Sure!! So cleaned up the deck and house. Had a wonderful visit and BBQ with Lil and Laurie and ken.

Saturday was Petrie's Birthday. She's one!
...Can now fly a further distance, picking a destination.
also says many words and a few phrases.
Plays really nice by herself but prefers to hang on the shoulder.

I took these pics as the sun was shining so nice you can see my Pretty Bird, Petrie..(one of her phrases)

oh my gosh-more picture to share.



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Hey Judy, Petrie sure is getting pretty! Glad to hear he is calming down, and talking more!

Brb..

We decided to Celebrate Mothers Day Saturday, because Julia had to work all day on MD.

So Jake announces he has use of a tiller but only one day...yikes. Saturday, we set our minds to the Jungle out front.
Woohoo at long last its time to tame it back.
Sabrina and Jake yanked all the stones, and rock and we started pulling...LOL, I kept wanting to clean the plant we pulled but Jake was cool, Said i know the plants are your priority but we got to get this done fast..lol so back to digging and pulling! We had a nice BBQ dinner with MIL and Sis/Bro IL and Julia.
We always seem to Celebrate DH's birthday as well, (not until 13) but it when we are all together. So, the cake was for us Mom's and DH...it was delicious!

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Thanks Karen, think it had to be done, if we don't teach the younger generation what is right/wrong then who will..

Love the photo's Judy.cant wait for your post

Debbie, did you hear my sigh from here!

Drats is all I can say. Would like to say more but I'd no longer be a member of Dave's garden!
Why are families so hard of them and kind to strangers..hmmmm

Thanks about frog photo's, sender would like to know it arrived without breakage.

Still think you should come visit me for the long weeken

Joyce, I will join Betty with her thoughts about you going to any place that sells plants. I am very guilty of having the same problem....but it could be worse!!

Happy Anniversary M.....many, many more to come.

Slowly working down my list of things I either need to get down or scheduled before I go back down south. I will only be going for 1......read that 1...week this time. Sue went to the cemetery yesterday and was a little down but that was to be expected. Still hasn't shed a tear...both doctors are wanting that to happen as they think it will be a huge step in healing for her.

Kim prepared dinner and Charles stopped by....all in all a nice day.

Off and running this morning. Need to finish some errands before meeting Charles at Lowe's to purchase remaining wood for the dungeon trim work.

Have a great day everyone.

Brb...

The Kids all gave me cards on Saturday. Jake had written be up early we have places to go.

So Sunday morning we went to Peches!! a Wonderful Garden Center...I could have gone crazy. But one of the main gails was to have a Focal point and Mothers Day gift. So we searched and both kept returning to the Japanese Maples. Considering the location and light factor, it is our best choice. plus it has fantastic limb reaches. Sure hope it will .
LOL Since this is completely tilled, i will being incorporating a new border (same brick) and the layout will be a little different...When we got back home, He made me an eggs and ham sandwich!

After we tilled and raked and raked, DH came to help. Sigh i wish he didn't, because he scraped all to dirt and debris right back into garden!! OMG, Kept my mouth shut, too tired to argue, plus it was about to rain, and it rained real well...heheh, what timing.

..So today will get an idea and get the border reset...and work on cleaning/thinning the plants.


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Beautiful Judy, now that was a Mothers Day and a half! It will have so much curb appeal..

Marion, I marked that on my calendar, 1 week you say, here is hoping

Glad to hear you had a nice Mothers day Judy. Your new garden area is going to be beautiful.

Debbie I am so sorry to hear you did not have a good weekend. Some men can be so selfish. (((((((((((HUGS))))))))

Crummy bumms, what a flat out desolate day here, weather wise ..
Cold and wet and windy, BUT, 'things' are greening up significantly ..

It's our 42nd wedding Anniv .. low key celebrations, as I said, we went for a nice breakfast, got some lovely hanging baskets (multi coloured pansies) .. going to hang out at home this aft .. bought a new BBQ but since it's raining, that'll have to wait a day or 2.

Loved looking at all the pics .. that Petrie is just a charmer ^_^
Way to go on the yard work !!

Debbie .. there is just nothing I can say, cept, I feel bad ... our D in L is the fly in our 'family' .. I TRY to be congenial, nice, anything, BUT .. there is just NOBODY as special as HER family .. I know it upsets Murray, and, I buried the 'hatchett' 2 years ago as we were missing so much re the kids .. but, to this day, my 'love' of Alison is fake .. just for show .. sticks in my craw for sure !

OMG .. the sun just peeked out, off to check the weather ..

HUGS

~M~

M, you don't know just how much reading your comments reminded me of the first years of my son's marriage. No one mattered but her family.....even to the point she told him if they ever had any children, Ross and I would not be allowed to be around them. Go figure. Sad how things happen to change people. 4 months prior to the birth of the first grandchild, her mother was discovered to have terminal liver cancer.....doubting she would even live to see the baby. When Abbi was 6 months old, her mother passed. In short, as the years have passed it has been rough but now we do have a good relationship...notice good...not perfect. Here is hoping things change for you and Debbie also.

Fantastic news......I DO NOT have to go south after all. Sue wants to try it another week; she told me to stay home and work on getting caught up on things here. Wahoo!!!!

Busy day so far. I survived Mother's Day and got some garden work done. Someday I will write a book about all the holidays that were ruined by one family member or another. I do my Christmas recovery with my Santa routine. Most other holidays I just go into survival mode.

News here: First, I'm back to square one on the car registration. Will talk to my friend Lisa Maria about options. Second, We have most of the information on what I'm going to have to pay for my land and it's much better news than I expected. I'm very happy about that. Third, I had a young Mexican man show up on Saturday afternoon wanting to sell me a truckload of shells and ppolished rocks. I try to hlep local people when I can a deided to (over)pay for a load. He kept coming back and flim-flamed me out of much more money than I wanted to spend. Then he showed up several times yesterday and I repeatedly sent him away w ith no more money. He showed up again this morning while Tony was in town and did another flim-flam. I was ready to go off the deep end as I had still not heard the news about the car or how much we have to pay for land that we thought we'd already bought. Luckily, Tony got bak and I prevailed on him to deal with the shell guy, Fernando. Tony and I aare like Betty when it comes to saying "no" but I prevailed on Tony's protective instincts and his knowledge of the Spanish language to have a talk with Fernando. I don't know what the final outcome will be from the money I've already given him but I will be able to tell him not to come back. Ever. For anything. I think he has a problem with drugs or alchohol and thinks I'm exploitable because I am American and not married. He's wrong.

Our weather is heating up. We have lots of birds who like to share food with the dogs. The dogs chase cats but share their food dishes with the birds.

Don't like to be being back to square one on the van but will forge ahead.

Debbie, Betty and I need to get together to practice saying "no" and ranting using the words we can't use here. I wonder what various family members of Betty and Debbie would think/do if you were both to disappear off the face of the earth for a couple of months. Lots of room here. Great beaches. Rustic - but remember I have Tony!! And tons of craft items. And the phone can be unplugged!!!

hugs, katie

Katie, however primitive I'm sure it's heaven..one day!
How did you get certification on your previous vehicle?
Interesting that the dogs share with birdies..not sure why but is seems we have so many more birds this year especially blue jays....ohhh had a hummer yesterday. Thankfully you have found coping mechanisms.

Marion, bet you did the happy dance when Sue told you that you have a reprieve, get to play at home..I don't think one has to shed tears to deal with mourning..some people just don't cry..I for one only cry when I'm beyond being angry..

Congrats "M". 42 years of marriage, lots of memories to remember. Don't you think that the old adage of losing a son to a wife and her amity is true. I get alng fine with Melanie but have to watch each and every word I say..has always been that way..seems these past years as both of us age we. Are getting closer

I always heard " A daughter's a daughter for all of her life. A son is a son until he takes a wife". I've bent over backwards to get along with the DILs but I guess it's only natural they prefer their own family. We don't have any problems though so that's good. It's one reason we moved our holidays around, so they can see their other families on the actual date and we wait a few days to have ours. My feeling is it's more important to all be together than to worry about a date. We also can get together with the in-law families and all have a good time.

Marion, I'm so happy to hear Sue is doing so well. Maybe it's because you spent so much time there and gave her the attention and love she needed then, that she can handle it now.

You are right Karen, it's not the actual date that matters its that you celebrate as a family! Mothers day is the only day I expect them to be here, doesn't have to be all day but an appearance, the rest I don't care..thank goodness both. Dil's accept that without question..

Well, almost bedtime, would like to give one more push..have 1/2 stick on tiles removed, sticky sticky..I'm not pleased there. Is linoleum under the tile, not sure how I'll get it off, if I find energy I will finish the other half.

Made headway on the cuddy cushions, got the 2nd one done today..3 more to go

Betty, get your hair dryer out and heat up the tiles, they come up easier once you get them got.

I have a heat gun, the tiles themselves are coming off its the original linoleum under that was cement glued...I'll ask the guy who will do the ceramic tile tomorrow if someow when he lays the cement and metal mesh if he couldn't do it over it and I'd take a chance on it..if he says no I just don't have strength to scrap so will go out and purchase either click flooring that look like tiles or the better adhesive tiles..always something.

Just took 6 more tiles off, taken a break while gun cools down

Now how did I know that Betty was going to be posting a ton of pictures????? LOL!! It's bedtime, took me all evening to catch up on just this thread!

Oh Crissy it is so good to see ya girl. Hope things are going well for you. All settled in your new house?
D

Crissy how nice of you to drop in..keep asking and Debbie posts what updates she has..yep, how is the home. Photo's please..

Dianne, are you like me laying in bed wide awake listening to the rain.

Almost tempted to get up and see a cushion except I'm awake because of the pain in my hands.

That's Betty, photos posted with good intentions only!!!

Some of you who have been on this thread almost since it started might remember why I started it?
I was on a thread that I valued dg friendships, it was during a very difficult time in my life, how wonderful it was to find these on-line friends, so I thought!

I was overwhelmed by kindness of friends in my life, those that came to my rescue were not family or the friends I expected to be by my side, wasn't a day I was shown kindness, there would be meals at my door,furniture that I needed, manpower to help me upgrade a falling down house which I was proud to get, after all, I left Bill's after spending all my $$$ on his farm, had below $30.00 in my pocket.

Because of the kindness shown to me I vowed I would return kindness to all others.

It didn't take long I was called a liar, outright liar..that such kindnesses don't happen, that I was exaggerating..nobody but nobody has friends and neighbors doing such kindness.

One dg started it and others kept it out. Don't think I ever felt as hurt

I still remember the last thing that made me leave the thread, neighbor had a fire, we're back building, would be some time before they had services for clean up, I ran an extension cord so they had power and a hose for water...who does that, I live in a lala land!

So here I am

When things seem to good to be true I post photo's so nobody can ever hopefully call me a liar but as years have gone by with all of you, many visiting my home, meeting my friends it's mostly for me to share with you but there is always that twinge of maybe they won't believe me...so there I've confessed as to all photo's

I have never heard the reason for the thread before Betty, thanks for sharing ..
In this day nad age, 'human kindness' is a treasure to be found, but, it certainly exists ..
My homepage is CNN, I have to tell you, I take a deep breath each morning BEFORE opening the page for the overnight news .. ? human kindnesses? SELDOM do I read of it ..
I enjoy the pictures .. and the thread ..

RAIN .. shew .. we got it by the bucket full last night .. the lawns are soaked .. Robins are certainly happy as the worms have had to come out ..
Apparently there is a Momma Bear in the area, and, she must have PMS ! Keeping a watch, glad we have the dogs !

Off for luch with my BFF later .. looking forward to it ..

Lorna is very down, has heard nadda from her former place of business (cemetery) .. she calls and leaves messages .. it's really just a crying shame ..

Hope everyone has a terrific day

Toodles

~M~

What a shame that you had to go through all that Betty and I am ashamed to think that it was people on Dave's Garden that did it!!!!! I am one of the lucky ones who has had the HONOR of visiting with Betty and I know first hand how generous and kind she is. They sure wouldn't want to meet up with me right now!!!! And I so love the pictures you send. It keeps me in touch with you dear friend and that is precious to me......

Betty, I remember when that DG person slammed you on your thread! it was a shame she felt that way! I too have met you, and there is no other person as generous as you are! I love to see your photo's, and it keeps me motivated to keep going on my projects. I just wish my back would allow me to sit at the sewing machine like you do!
Bless you for all you have done for others!

"M", please be careful with that bear in the area!

YEAH! What they said, except I haven't had the chance to visit you, but I have visited with you. I would say that I can't believe people can be so mean but I know all too well they can. My friendships on here are very precious to me also.
I've never been very social, actually kind of dull not wanting or needing much more than my family.
I have two sisters, one is bi-polar and has always been on the attack so no surprises there, but when the one I was close to turned on me, well it crushed my soul. It took about three years for us to start speaking again, but it will never be the same.
So yes I depend on the sisters on here.

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I haven't been following this thread for very long, I went back to your first Best/Worst thread, out of curiosity. One of the posts from the first day was from Wonder_Down_Under mentioning that Dave's Garden had lost longtime member DJM that day. DJM906 was/is my mom. It was really nice reading through some of the early posts. I only read a few, since I'm supposed to be working. It's terrible that you were treated that way be people on this website. So glad they didn't drive you away. And, so glad that I've gotten to "meet" you all through this thread.

Deb

Mroning all

Guess my no sleep night caused me to gab more than I should have last night,big sigh..
thanks for the kind words.
Love you all like sisters, when one goes missing it saddens the heart!

"M", watched the news this morning, you've a lot of Native Indians being evacuated to your region because of the floods..came in at the end of the news casts and they were talking about all the missing women from Katcheshewan (??) will have to go insearch of information...

Terrible about them not contacting Lorna, that certainly would be a blow to think they think she doesn't have the ability to perform the duties she once did..lordy, at least give her a try.

Karen, once something like that happens the damage is done and it's hard to put behind you.

Took fabric Sharon gave me out, each 2 1/2 yards so lots to make something nice..the no sew blanket with penguins is too cute, have to find someone who likes christmas to make it for. Sure do have a christmas stash!

yikes, what a disaster zone in the washroom

vanity has to go I think, he thought it could be strengthened enough to hold the granite counter top but I think not

last photo is the flooring that was under the tiles, yikes I can't even imagine that linoleum being in style lol ugly as sin.

Rainy day, damp and cold, every bone feeling it. Goal to day is finish cuddy cushion #3 , anxious to get them out of the way..trying to do one a day so likely by Friday this project will be done and Robert will be thrilled.

Darlene's mom is losing ground, Darlene and her sister got everything her mom wanted done including personal items given away and finances looked after, hard time for her.
She told me that the seniors building near her where Aunt Muriel is moving to June 1st had a death, might be an apartment open for mom but I'm sure mom hasn't had her name on the list so doubtful she would have a chance to get it, would be perfect..told her to call today

You know I'm seriously jealous over those fabrics.
I do believe that flooring is familiar also....pritty...LOL

yes, think I like the fabric which has the sparkles the best..
This past month I stocked up on fabric, should have enough to keep me busy for the rest of the year..famous last words lol

Not pritty but uggggg

Betty, its was a similar experience on another thread that brought me to this thread. And it was, specifically, you. Betty. because I had seen your posts on other threads and I felt safe in reaching out to you when my inclination was to retreat and not talk to anyone. I'm so glad I did.

Now I'll tell all of you something that some of you might think is funny. A person who went off on me is a particularly nasty and public way later showed up on a thread where I posted regulsrly and began to post, sometimes referring to something I had said, never mentioning her previous rudeness. After a couple weeks of this I began posting after she posted. Without mentioning her name I just said that I didn't understand how some peoplle could behave this way. Never mentioning her by name, of course. Never mentioning her by name, of course. After a couple weeks of this she left and never came back.

People who don't make amends for horrible behavior don't change. It's one of life's harder lessons.

hugs, katie

Hard to believe anyone can be so rude, but life always has a bad apple or two in the basket.

Betty, what is your long week end your talking about?