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raining in my neck of the woods so how about relaxing in your gardens?



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Massive T and L show going on with a huge deluge of rain. We have a rainfall warning in effect for our area.

Puddled around this morning since I couldn't be outside. Waiting for the fellow to bring the new valve for the ice dispenser in the fridge. He said if the part hadn't arrived bt 2 pm it would nor be in today.

Friday the 13 th this week so I hope the weather clears up for the bikers to go to Port Dover. These guys are such fanatics several will roar into town rain or no rain. It is sort of a mini Sturgis here in Ontario except it happens every Friday the thirteenth.

M although she probably doesn't want it I am hoping Lorna is having a weather related rest. Is she looking forward to her parents' visit ?

Thanks for the new room Betty. Think I will read for a bit and maybe try to have a nap.
Dianne

Dianne,

Although we have a wedding on Friday Greg is taking his Spider to Port Dover and be back before end of wedding party, my brother Mike is also going with him. He will be in big do do if he doesn't make the reception. Lol

Black sky , rained stopped for now but I'm sure more is coming

Is your ice dispenser fixed?

Lorna's brother will also be in Port Dover for the biker thing, never misses .. funny how they could be shoulder to shoulder with someone they don't know, and WE could be their 'common bond' !

Sunny but cool here .. I sat outside for quite a bit, guess what I was doin? SEWING LoL
Sewed a button on DH shirt, mended a pocket in a pair of his shorts, and, mended a tear in an ever loved TShirt of his too .. didn't take long, had my Mom with me .. it's her lovingly tended mending/sewing kit .. think of her all the time, but, especially when I delve into that kit .. always ask her to sit by my side and help me THREAD the dand needles LOL

Got the floors washed in the bathrooms, and cleaned the tubsurround in the main bathroom .. 2 BIG things offa my to do list.
Lorna is SO looking forward to her parents coming .. I guess we just hadn't planned on the fact she'd be WORKING, but, Dave (the boss) will give her time off, they are so appreciative as to what she's doing to bring the cemetery back to its beautiful self.
I'm finding it slow going with the housework, Gord helps as he can, but, he is so busy with the gardens outside, and, neither Lilly nor Piper or Smokey is gonna put on a little Maids outfit and help me hahahhah (Marilynne is losing her mind) !!

Best get back what I was doing .. I am SO unstructured !!!!!!!!!!

~M~

"M" Greg has a yellow Spider, thos new 3 wheel thing a magig, tall 6'2
You will have to let me know what Lorna's brother drives.

I think both you and Lorna need to take it a tad easier. Wonderful they've given Lorna some time off, goes to show how appreciative they are

I did the same for grandma, was just thinking the other day to pick up some self threaders, some makes better than others

Need a grocery store, Greg was lookng for pop last night, none, so best I go get some

Wine time!

Betty, out on a limb, i think Grant drives a Honda Gold Wing, he's a very good looking dark haired fella,bout 6fr, from Tottenham. Insurance adjuster.
Quiet spoken, like Lorna.

Writing this outside on my BBerry, so difficult to see!
Apologies for any mistakes.

Lorna should be home soon, best feed the Dawgs..

M

We need to go to Port Dover.Just think of the eye candy. lol Safe travels to your loved ones as they travel to and fro from Dover. Betty tell Greg to have a hot dog for me. There is a shop on the hill that serves the best honey based condiments with their hot dogs. I can still taste them and I haven't been there for years. Wishing Mike luck that he is not late!!!

Rain had eased up but it is pouring again. Fog has started to move in as well.

M I don't know what I would do without my cleaning lady. At least with her coming once a week I can keep on top of the critter fur. I hate cleaning the house although I love a clean house, doesn't make sense, right? I would rather cut and split wood than clean inside. I remember as a kid intentionally doing the dusting poorly in hopes my mam would send me out to work in the barn.

No Betty the ice dispenser isn't fixed, the part didn't come in.

Two sets of hungry eyes begging for food. They haven't gone and got their bowls yet so they can't be starving.
BBL
Dianne

Afternoon from padre island. Nice and warm here on the beach. We will be home Friday afternoon.

Lorna, doubt Greg would look for a handsome adjuster but I'll mention it..Greg might be easier to find on a bright yellow spider. Lol

Light rain, best kind

Left missy outside, she is in penance, brought a chippy to me and I m not happy and yes I know it's the circle off life but makes me sad.

Dianne I will mention the hot dogs to Greg, he loves to eat.

I always had a cleaning lady except for the years I've lived here, of course when Cathy used my house as her drop in center she always did cleaning.

Now that I'm alone and back on schedule I'm in my routine, few closets and corners to clean but otherwise all up to par..still, one would be nice to do things I don't like to do.

LindaKay I'm SOOOO envious, remember the beaches there' actually from Galveston down but that was 20 years ago, likely highly populated with tourists now. Wah wah wah, want to be there with you...

Isn't it funny, we have some of the nicest beaches in my area, Wasaga Beach, Sable Beach, Balm Beach, Giants Tomb, Beckwet Island..Dianne, I'm sure you've been to some of these beaches..actually Judy and Steve, then Joyce and the girls, now Dianne there is eye candy

Well, tried to burn the edges of the poem, puff, fire alarm went off, managed to burn all 4 pieces.

Oh oh so now I might use scrapbook scissors and just cut design the edges..would have looked nice though

Greg just came to put up light fixture...no go

Shaking my head

If you saw a light fixture and base said 30" wide by 8 1/2" depth would you like me think the silver plate would be 8 1/2 inches high becauseidid, would be perfect fit

Nope it's depth from wall mount to outer edge of lights

Big sigh

So the best webcam come up with to fix this mess is for me tomorrow to pick up thin pine, shape corners like the light fixture design, install then add light fixture.

Now why did I think I wanted a perfectly working light fixture, why did I need a new one. Lol

what idiot does this???

Holy Mackarel Betty, now THAT'S something else .. what the heck was the person thinking ?
Good luck with that ..

RAIN here .. supposedly going to get quite a bit, so, Lorna has a rain day .. gonna go and get her hair cut .. I might as well too if there's an opening ..

Lotsa other stuff to keep us busy ..

Dianne .. I once had 'Mini Maid' for about 2 months, after they broke the second ornament, and, didn't wash a bathroom floor, I canned them .. but, like you, I detest house work! Always have .. I am just too 'flighty' .. can't keep on track ... the computer is my downfall .. I play Scrabble with about 5 people, and, I'm always checking to see if someone has had their turn LoL

VOTING day in ONTARIO .. beats me as to who I'm gonna vote for .. all crooks and shysters !!

Have fun LindaK

Toodles

~M~

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Rain day here as well "M"...every once in awhile it seems as though it's breaking but then it starts up again. Got my perm last night, with the rain today I've got the frizzies.Hope they can fit you in..

Not overly excited about going to vote, guess it's the Devil you Know than the Devil you don't!!!
The party that says cut/cut/cut all services worries me a tad, now had he said he'd do the best the lower the budget ok but not all the jobs in order to balance the budget. Am sure almost all of Ontario voters are in a quandry, guess we'll know tomorrow.

did 2 lumberyards already this a.m. NO pine that thin so opted for mdf trim which is just better than 6" and and it will have to do

When I had my rather short working spell, I had a cleaner. mostly to help out a friend. I'n not fond of cleaning but still would rather do it myself as no one else suits me. Especially in the laundry. Hubby will do anything and I usually have him vacuum as it's harder for me. He also does the dishes most nights.

Yep voting day here in Ontario and I am in the same dilemma as M and Betty. Worried about the cut/cut/cut jobs candidate especially since police, fire, teachers and nurses would be affected. No candidate in my riding really stands out. If you can't do a good job as mayor how are you going to do a good job as an MPP???? I will still go vote as so many worked so hard to give us that right and it shouldn't be ignored.

Need a hair cut desperately. Have enough hair for Locks for Love. My hair is so curly that with all this rain and heavy weather I am giving Janice Joplin a run for the money on who could have the most unruly locks. Once when I was a kid my mam gave me a Miss Toni perm - oh it was not pretty. Why would 1 give a little girl with plaid glasses and naturally curly hair a perm? I was teased for months and have never forgiven mam for that one.

Read a book entitled Zac and Mia - would recommend it. It is about 2 teen aged cancer patients in Australia Can't remember if I told you that yesterday. Started 2 books - Amazon made 2 drops this week so I am in seventh heaven. My middle of the night book is Amy and Roger's Epic Detour
and it is quite entertaining.

My cleaning lady is my 1 indulgence just for me. I am not a shopper except for books and music (thank you Amazon), don't travel and don't go out for dinner very often ( like once a year) so having Dawn is my present to me. I had 1 cleaning lady for over 25 years - she was the best!! Helen became family and when she couldn't handle cleaning anymore she became my house/dog sitter when I had to be on the road for shows. I was spoiled!

Betty has your Goat's Beard bloomed? Mine is just about ready. It is about 6 - 7 ft tall this year. I wish I had known that when I planted it right beside my front door. Does yours attract wasps?

Need to rustle something up for breakfast/lunch. Later folks!

Have a great time LK. Betty I know Sauble and Wasaga Beaches well = have spent hours enjoying myself at both. We had a cottage in Grand Bend when I was growing up. Loved the beach there!
Dianne

LindaKay, how's that white sandy beach? You were there for your birthday last year as well were you not..birthday tomorrow, am hoping you have cake on the beach!

Dianne,sounds like you have great instincts as to what books are good reading.


I've had a few of those Toni perms as well, talk about frizzies ..wonder if I've a photo.

As gor my goats beard haven't been to check, will be shortly if they are not. Omg I didn't realize just how big they grew to. Divided it about a month ago, put one on each side of a walkway , hoping when fully grown they will act as a gate to back gardens.

Think I should spend a weekend on one of our beaches before fall..

Betty have you ever been to Ipperwash Beach? I imagine it is nowhere near as beautiful as it is in my memory .What about Kettle Point? Marion you probably visited some of these beaches Betty I mentioned. Kettle Point is inside the reservation boundaries.

Pouring rain again today. Handyman showed up at 11:05 but left at 12:30. Told me he can't work in this weather to which I replied I wasn't even expecting you today. Told me he was broke and needed $'s. Then proceeded to tell me he worked 2 hours - I asked whose clock he was using. I've decided to have him finish the brush cleanup and then let him go. Feel less anxious now I've made my decision. Steve and I can power wash the house sometime over the summer. He does have my 1 large garden bed looking quite lovely though.
Am saving the latest book The Romanov Sisters for a bit. I love that history era and was always fascinated by the Romanovs.

Need an alternative for dinner - with this weather I will not be BBQing those lamb chops I took out.
What's everyone else having for dinner?

Barb did you end up finding something for Norm? Give him a big hug from me.
Dianne

Thursday is fish n chip night here Dianne .. don't know how that happened, but that's what we have ..

I am SO in sync with you and the BOOKS .. as you know Kate Morton ..
http://www.katemorton.com/
is 'MY thing' .. I just sit back and get lost in her tales .

OMG!! Lorna is 100% Chippewa, and, she's from the Kettle Point Reserve, altho, she never knew it . She was adopted as a baby and brought up in King City .. her adoptive parents are amazing !! They arrive this Sunday ^_^
As much as I b@tch and complain about doing the housework, I will do it for them .. Lorne and Olive are SUPER people .. and, they raised a wonderful daughter (and son) ..
As for the housework dilemma .. I have made a LIST!! Now, I just have to be TRUE to it ..

Never had a Toni, but knew lots who did .. YIKES !!!

OK ..'Goats Beard" .. 'Fleece Plant' .. are they one in the same ?
Must look that up ..

Off to start supper

TOODLES

~M~

My DD had a most unfortunate incident with her cleaning person. Her hubby's niece was needing work so they hired her to clean. After she had been the only person in the house, my DD discovered much of her jewelry missing. Nearly $10,000. worth. They called the niece to give her a chance to return it with no consequences but all was denied. FB showed her to be at a pawn shop at the time. Police were called and questioned the niece, only thing she told them was she accidentally bumped the jewelry case and it might have fallen into her bucket, Claimed she then flushed the bucket contents. Only problem with that story is my DDs jewelry box is one of those that sits on the floor and is 4 ft. tall. Sadly none of her stuff was recovered and of course there is now a rift in the family.

How sad to hear that Karen..what on earth would possess her to do such a thing?
Not a jewelery person so no worries about me being robbed for my bubbles.

"M' yes they goats beard/fleece plant are one and the same.
Funny how the 3 of us have done many of same things and been to same places.


Dianne, the flowers are opening but green at the mement but ohhh not sure what is back there that smells so sweet, perhaps mock orange but know when it stops raining I'll be sitting out there. Few lilac trees in bloom, everblooming, would like to cut some for the house but won't.

Just went and voted in a torrential downpour, wonder if it will deter some.

Guess I better get scroll sawing the board Greg needs to put under light fixture to see if it works , work or not I'll have him temporarily hang it..need lights

well it's the best I can do to fix a boo boo
hoping Greg has time to come tonight

off to telephone him

Just called Geg, he will drop in on his way home, he was just leaving work, said he had to pick up Noah at his work. Noah??? They said if he was respectful and wanted to come home he'd have to apologize, last week he said no way, hmmm maybe he did or maybe Greg is just giving him a ride to his girlfriends. Something to ask when Greg come right?

Looks good Betty .. you're just amazing .. don't know what I'd have done ..
Hopefully Noah is going home ...

Voting was a FIASCO here .. the Federal gov't mailed out the Ontario voting cards, and, after TWO years of being told to REMOVE RR#1 from our adresses, the cards came with that on'em !!!
Soooooooooooooooo .. everyone here in the lil hamlet of Murillo, will be met with an address change prior to voting .. saw 3 people turn around and leave !

Fish n chips were yummy .. just finished washing the backdoor entrance way and laying the new runner I bought today .. looks awesome, the other one was about 3 years old, LOTSA traffic !!! Lorna's walker and wheelchair really played havoc with it ..

Nail appt tomorrow .. lunch with Jo Jo, or coffee .. and, more tidying ..

Take care ladies

~M~

"m" had to do a name change, didn't take long, likely as I knew a few ladies and they vouched for me. Lady said I will have to do it form initial and federal elections.

Good old scroll saw..it was Greg's idea to cut same design of lamp onto board..know it's a little thicker but oh we'll.

Rain has stopped, was going out to look at new pretties in the garden but looking at the screens and Mosquitos want in so nope, no gardens for me right now.

Long day tomorrow, lots to do, want all the bedrooms looking good I ncase some from the wedding need a place to stay. If they don't then I'll be ahead of the game in cleaning. Have to leave here at 3pm for orillia..wedding is at a tea house as ell as the meal, then it's 50 miles to reception, I'll be droppingin to pick up Rita on my way

Think I should charge my batteries

Nothing like a new floor matt..it's like yu are getting royalty "M". Lol
Think one should clean not before but after companyso it's spiffy for ourselves.

Castle is

The car problem was not serious; a minor mistake from the repairman who did the tuneup. Today we took the Suburban to town; Tony drove as it is in his name we don't have the papers yet so I can drive it. maybe tomorrow. The car drove well. We got gas and groceries.

It is very hot and humid. There is a hurricane south of us that may bring us some rain but I'm not holding my breath.

I may be able to leave for Ca. on Monday or Tuesday.

Maxhas taken to crawling up on my chest while I am lying in bed. He obviously feels this is very daring and he doesn't stay long. I'm a little nervous having him with his nose to my chin when he still snaps when he gets scared. Guess we a both a little nervious but no problems so far. He like to snuggle next to my left leg while I"m reading in bed. I have to remember not to pet him as if he is startled he reacts by snapping or biting. He's very differen from the other three since I've had all of them since they were puppies but he has come a long way in the time he has been here.

I did get a Tundder coat for his a couple of years ago and I got it on him but it didn't seem to make any difference. It might now.

hugs, katie

Katie, bet Tony felt like a king driving the vehicle..nothing like having a chauffeur (grin)
did he used to drive your previous one?
Hot and humid here as well, felt the covers on the bed, did smell it as it was wet, actually thought kitty pee'd but no, just from humidity so guess I'm ok to head to bed.

Katie, would you still be in time to see Amma or is it just to get your meds and post.

Max has certainly come a long way.

Greg said that Noah is still staying at his girlfriends but soon will be home, after a year of total misbehaviour and lack of respect that are trying to teach him a lesson.

I asked if he voted, ooops for got all about it so off he went.

did put the light fixture and mirror up so what remains is for me to put trim up tomorrow , do the sides where I had to cut out the design to lighting, paint white trim on vanity, shop for a floor grate (had a new gold one but doesn't match now) then sit and wait for new vanity doors to arrive and that's it for that project, enough to stop me from doing them. Know it sounds like a lot for me to do but likely no more than an hour or so.

wanted to give Greg a few $$$$ as a treat and extra money for his trip tomorrow but he wouldn't take it..he loves my spaghetti so tomorrow I will get the fixings, make an extra large batch and send it home with him..he's always doing something for me and I'd feel better treating him, know you all likely do same.

last long weekend they were all camping up in Sable Beach, friend of theirs loaned them his rv, WELL, look at picture one..milk can sitting at the door to be painted for them, guess this is my way of paying lol, last time was a saw blade. He'll have to pick it up as it needs to be sandblasted and primed.

My first peony...so pretty, should have picked it

well, back to listening to election results




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Will try to post the yellow flowers that Betty brings me every day...

Days are still sluggish in sales.... possible 2 reasons... LSU Gone home and 2. Panera bread just opened up nearby.
we are kicking into gear some ideas.
I just need confidence. My self esteem rises and falls with our daily sales.

Dianne can't picture you with long enough hair for Locks of Love !
My sis is coming to town unexpectedly for Friday night... I work 8a-5p at the tv station and 5:15-10p at the Shop...
will have to visit in between (hopefully ) a lot of customers...
will try to pop on later in the weekend !

Hugs
Mary

Mornimg everyone..

Happy Birthday LindaKay, may this day be super special and filled with cool weather (know you don't want 108 degrees) lol

Weather is heavy out there but it's early..niece gets married today so if it does rain may it be this morning.

For you Canadians, majority win for Liberals, who would have thunk, now let's see what the Devil we know does over the next few years..

Mary, thanks for the photo,, I'm smilling..knowing I'm in your garden saying have a nice day every morning!
Enjoy your visit with your sister however you are able to spend time,..let her visit with you at the shop.

Ging to spend day cleaning corner, washed bedding for 2 rooms, beds remade so on my way

Break is nearly over, must get a move on

Election results are THE talk of the town .. Thunder Bay is LIBERAL RED with NDP orange all around us !!
I am NOT happy, but, t'aint nuthin I can do bout it ..

Getting Lorna ready to get out the door, then DH after here, then my shower and off to have nails done and coffee with Jo ..
Furnace was on most of the night ! Cool and damp here.

ENjoy your day

HAPPY BDAY LindaK

~M~

Happy Birthday Linda Kay!!! Hope it is great there on the beach!!!
Betty, I can't get over the difference in your washroom. It looks fantastic. Great job!!!!

Guess what???? It's raining!!!! lol When the news said we had a rainfall warning in effect starting Wed and lasting through the day Fri I thought sure and chuckled.The weather liars were right!!There is an empty cat litter bucket outside that I use to toss weeds into when I am weeding.Since Wed it has filled completely and is now overflowing.That's a lot of rain!!!

Mary I know how hard it is for you to keep your spirits up ...... just know we are right there with you. Does BR have an influx of tourists during the summer months? Think positive and keep smiling.

Happy Birthday LK!!! Wishing you peace, love, health and happiness.

Very wet ride for those headed for to Dover today. Wishing them all safe travels. An an extra special wish for Mike that he is NOT late for a very important date.

D

Very best birthday wishes Linda, Hope your having a great time on the beach.

"M" raining here as well but humid, shut everything down and turned on A/C..who knows maybe it is me trying to get things in order and am finding it hot.

Making a laupply list, on it is trim for entire washroom, boy did they shluff that one as well.

Thanks Barb, is brighter and more modern, once finishing touches are done I will feel better.

Dianne we've had similar amounts of rain here, sure not cutting grass today. Couldn't believe the numbers of bikes they are expecting in Port Dover, anything up to and to 50,000, should be a fun day.

Break is over, hmmm it's 8:30 and I've had 3 breaks, what's with that. Lol

Sun SUn Sun .. but.. only about 72F .. I, of course, LOVE that temp ^_^

Busy day, but, accomplished what I had set out for myself .. only thing I forgot, was, to take a pain med and my CANE with me .. so, I winged it, walked with care, and blew Jo away LoL

Sad .. while we were in Tims having our coffee, a young couple set up 'business' outside .. they were hitch hiking west .. the fellow had a guitar, and might have been good were it not for the THREE rings in his nose (at the end) .. I try never to judge people, but, kinda hard not to .. his ?gf? was totally Goth .. black everything, even a black parasol like Abby has on NCIS ..
The police did chat them up, and I got a bit nervous, the way things are these days, well you never know .. at any rate, they proceeded west down the Trans Canada holding a sign that said Fort Frances (a small community about 250 miles SW of Thunder Bay) .. the girl ran into the Candian Tire parking lot and nicked a shopping cart so they could push their pack sacks along .. as Jo said .. 'I wonder where their parents think they are"?

Visited Lorna at the cemetery, busy planting a weeping Caragana .. actually 3 of them .. the place is slowly coming back ..

Came home to 2 pouty poochies and a meowling cat LoL
Got both bathrooms spic and span .. took me TWO days to do that !!!!!

Gonna sit outside with a bevie, and, watch the grass grow ^_^

TOODLES

~M~

The sun is making a valiant effort to come out. Water levels are really high around here.Very humid here though. Hope the weather is great for the wedding Betty is going to attend.

I swear if I had 2 brains 1 would be lonely - I can't remember Betty and M if I asked you this already. When you turned 65 did you have to fill in some sort of paperwork for you OAS and to get enrolled in the govt meds programme? I'll print your answer out this time.... if I remember

Guy came to put in the new part for my ice maker and it appears to not be what he thought would be the answer. Darn! I use a lot of ice and hate fiddling with those trays. The temporary fix in the dishwasher seems to be holding. I know I am just buying time but I will take it. June is an expensive month for me already without adding new appliances. I figure if I need a new dishwasher I might just as well switch out the stove ( I hate this one with a passion) and the fridge so they will all be chrome.My whole upstairs except for our bedroom and the bathroom is wide open so you really notice the kitchen. No way I can hide messes when visitors come!

LK I hope you had fantastic weather while at the beach.

Betty there is a live link to Port Dover on FB. If Dover gets so many can you imagine what it is like at Sturgis? I have friends who go every year. They take their holidays and camp along the way.

Barb what are you and Norm up to this weekend?

Marion are you at home right now? Kim finally finished her school year?

The vacuum is calling my name loudly so off I go.
D

Thanks for all the Birthday wishes! We had a wonderful time. While at the beach it was 86 degree's, but Andy and family was at our home watching the dogs for us. It was 110.

Hey Dianne .. I have still to do the OAS (in a coupla years) process, but, Gord did it ..
He had forms to fill out that I downloaded from the net ..
Supposed to be in a few months before you want OAS to start ..
I'll look up the link .
He made sure he sent it REGISTERED mail ..

HAH .. me and ice cube trays are a story in and of themselves !!! I simply don't use them .. the big honkin stand up freezer I bought a year ago is loaded fer bear in that dept. but, where it stands and the water suppy is are incompatible .. DH looks after the ice cube situation ..
I did finally go and purchase the tablets you use to CLEAN the HE front loading washers .. the cycle ran for about 45 minutes .. the product is called 'AFRESH' .. here's hoping it did its job.

Lorna got her first PAY CHECK today .. she was THRILLED .. but, I hastened to tell her she has sure EARNED it !!!
Would love to see her be able to pay off her truck ..

Still sunny here .. getting cooler .. and, of course .. BUGS !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Take care all

~M~

Betty! What a huge difference in your washroom! It's absolutely lovely.

Hi Everyone,

Happy birthday, Linda.

The car story drags on. And on. May finish sometime next week. It will involve another trip to Santa Rosalia. Every time Tony tells me of another delay we just laugh. Nothing else to do.

Since I'm in a rotten mood anyway I've been doing a little housework.

Tony and I walked around the property. Talked about some thing we want to do and admired what we have already accomplished. He will not be here tomorrow. Going to his parents' ranch to take care of some chores so he will be able to be here seven days a week when I am finally able to head for Ca.

Going to wash a window or two.

hugs, katie

Betty a continuation on the yellow flowers.... Went by shop today and no flowers ....hubs told me to buy new ones (BUY? WE HAVE NO MONEY!)
Went home and got several things together.... including clipping ALL The flowers on the Daisy type plant.

Filled vases at the shop and went to 3p appt.....finished day at "Work"then went to shop met up with Sis from Fort Walton/Florida
We treated her to dinner.....gelato .... coffee.... she stayed till about 9:30pm.

At about 7pm a diner came over to get water and asked if the "Flowers in vases were REAL" because they are so pretty and they "touched them" and could not tell...

Will try to send a pic of the shop.

Thanks all

Hugs
Mary