Best/Worse/What did I learn today?chat with friends new and old..

Afternoon gals..

No I did not make the obelisks, my brother made 3, one for his wife and his 2 for his favourite sisters. Might change the front garden and put it out there where the birdhouse is, birdhouse can easily be moved. Sharon andI will pick a day and pick them up. The front garden sure needs a facelift.

Lindakay, no further news on what they can do Re your heart? Bet you enjoyed every minute of it even though it was hard for you. When we were travelling we would have Linda in a wheel chair and we took turns pushing it..

Had company a few of the times I’ve posted so my posts are broken up.

Oh Karen it’s a beautiful quilt and I love the photo’s. What a great idea having the equipment yourselves.

Pat, can understand why Ben couldn’t have rugs..only rug I now have is an 8x10 in the living room, find it makes the room feel cozy. I can see you smile from here.

Dianne do most of the cottagers on the bay stay all week now that school is out or is it weekenders? The TH must love days like today.

Sharon, i just bet out of all of us you get the prize for the hottest areas?

Lindakay, are you home now?? Home with your son??

I never got dressed today, wouldn’t you know it I had 3 people drop in for a visit.yikes..Marlene was at a celebration of life, of course all dolled up, Shannon I loaned my sciatica belt to, helping her..got grease from restaurant on it so told me to order a new one and she will keep the old one, then Cathy who stayed almost 3 hrs. Big sigh on that.

Linda just called, her brother is coming up from the city, he and his wife tomorrow and want to do lunch. I have Vanessa tomorrow morning and a doctor’s call early in the morning so i should be able to do a lunch, won’t be able to stay in my nightie lol

Today was a real pain day so I played at sketching lightly Grayson, a piece I was hoping to frame and give him for his 2nd birthday but face needs so much work don’t know if I will continue working on it.

Ziggy is laying next to me, think he is saying it’s bedtime.. i am ready for it, at least the getting comfy in bed part.


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Yes, we are home in Amarillo with my son.
The last day we were in DC, and we arranged for an electric scooter for the day. $168.00. They dropped it off about 3 in the afternoon. Guaranteed us it had a brand new, fully charged battery, and it would last for hours. We got 6 blocks from the motel and it died. We called them, and we were told to plug it in for a few hours. Hard to find a plug in the street. Told them they needed to come and pick it up or bring us a different one and they hung up. We had to.gind an uber driver that had a vehicle big enough and bring us back to our hotel. Day was ruined. We called the company again as we were trying to get through the hotel lobby with a dead scooter and the manager asked what we were doing. After we told them, he said hang on. He new that scam company very well, he told them in their native arabic language that they had 30 minutes to come and pick up the scooter from the lobby, and give us a full refund plus the uber cost. Like magic they picked it up and we got a refund.
Not much but take meds for my heart.
Karen, those babies are so precious.

Linda, thank goodness for the hotel management's intervention. That was just MEAN and ugly of the company to stick you with a non-working scooter AND at $168!!!

Betty, you are so blessed with drawing talent!

The teens come today to move more of the furniture. I am still very undecided on where I want some things. I am very disappointed in the recent recliner purchase. I may have to rethink furniture placement and eliminate it. It has heat & massage but I can't get it to recline properly.

My teens did not show up this morning, it was raining and there were things that HAD to be done. I have a bunch of "Oregon grape" pulled down off the arborvitae days earlier, and leaves scooped off patio edges from under the fence, the old carpet that needed to be cut up & put in the garbage can & today is garbage day. I got it done myself. I was disappointed, they are usually so reliable.

Sharon stopped by Sunday and left me 2 flats of pink Wave petunias as a thank you for tending her flowers, bird & bunny. I have ONE big planter that is empty and a few other spots I can put them in. It's not raining now so I guess I had better get started.

What a gorgeous day, although it is hot it is such a cool breeze.

Pat, I love the wave petunias, i grew many petunias this spring, all are well over a foot tall, sure wish I had added wave ones to the containers.lovely gift to get.. are they the variegated pinks? Perhaps the young ones thought the weather wasn’t the best, still, should have let you know.

Greg and Jeff went together and bought me a similar recliner, within a few months it was in Greg’s basement,.. too big and irritated my neck because of the design.

Lindakay, although they compensated you for the scooter they could not replace the day in D.C. what a shame, you must have been in tears. So sorry this happened!

Dr. Called me this morning, he was in a good humour. I told him pharmacist was able to prescribe something for poison ivy, it was now under control.

I asked if he could possibly do tests to determine hip situation? What so much pain?
He quickly said, well, we know what’s wrong with your hair! I said well, if you do, would you mind sharing with ME? He told me it was osteoporosis and there was nothing that could be done and that eventually they’d have to replace some bones, what’s with that bones? Anyway, he agreed to send a requisition that Dr. Jones who gives me the injection in my neck with now give me one in my hip, so we will see if that happens. What a jerk….

Just got in from having a lovely lunch with Larry & Janet, Linda & Dave, Sharon and I.
Always so much laughter when we get together.

Now back to being a couch potato

Boy, I could use some LAUGHTER even more than the physical help! Phil's transfer is still being postponed due to Covid in the facility, the count last I knew was 5 patients & 3 staff. Marie has stopped visiting due to Covid and the increased risks. Phil is guilting her & just doesn't understand. He can't hold onto anything he is told and just gets so confused.
I think the rainy morning just has me a little down in the dumps.

How sad for both Marie and Phil, he not understanding and she feeling the guilt.
You will have to put off your chores and get a few friends over.

Hard to find laughter on gloomy days.

Betty, if it's steroid injection you are getting, they work great for my knee. But only for a month or 2. I can go back every 3 months for another one. But, here in the states, we can only get one shot every 3 months. If we have multiple joints that hurt, we can't get shots in both, we have to choose which one.
That is why I have had a knee replacement, hip replacement and lower back surgery. And getting ready to do my knee again. After awhile the cartridge just wears out and it's time to get that joint replaced. My knee replacement was in 2006, and I was told they only last about 10 years.

We are getting much the same Lindakay, yes 1st month great, 2nd month bearable, then downhill from there. My doctor always gave both neck then hip, when he the shoulder always did hip.when he referred me to Dr.Jones he only mentioned shoulder. I have to go to penetang Wednesday Re dentures so i will drop in to Dr. Jones clinic to see if referral came in and if she can do the hip as well.

Last night I felt like I was coming down with something, took cough syrup, throat is still scratchy this morning have to nip that in the bud.

Haven’t looked at weather, suppose to rain today, here is hoping

Storms a brewing Dianne, stay safe..

Waiting for Giorgia, hope we work on her outdoor antique window today, i don’t feel like sewing. I embroidered for little Vanessa the memorial Angel design while Pat and June were here

I could set up an old bedsheet, put the window down and she could sand it.

Just had a hot dog

Her she is

Praying you get rid of that scratchy throat.

I hope you feel better soon Betty.

Found a card with cash in my loveseat, returning it now to prior owner. I am grateful they live close by! Errands & then my groceries will be delivered.

I bought a kingsize bed frame with headboard. For what I paid for it, I should be able to resell just the frame, keep the headboard and recoup all my money. It was in a nearby town, people don't want to travel to buy, that is why it sold so cheap, $50 and it is in GREAT shape, I don't even have to repaint it!

I was so proud of me I nailed that MRI. You will laugh at how. First one of my stories. Daughter Laura's middle son, Nick is the most middle kid you will ever see. Always tickled me because he is so ornery. When he was a baby, you could rock him forever. As opposed to his big brother who was a "put me down and let me sleep" kid. For some reason when I rocked Nick, I would sing Waltzing Matilda. I even made sure to learn the entire song. Long before Nick could say a word, he was singing it with me. He was actually just going Na na na, but he had the tune.
Any how they started the machine and it started all that noise, (the ear plugs blocked nothing). I just closed my eyes and started singing in my head "Waltzing Matilda". I went through it three times and was surprised when she touched my shoulder and said we are all done. WOHOO!!
Dr. is in same building so I went right up to his office and said I need an appointment ASAP. She went to ask him and he cleared a spot for me on Thurs. He is being true to his word to help me quickly.

Imagine 4:54 and I am in bed.

Just talked to mom for an hour or bedtime would have been 3:54pm.

Do you have me laughing Karen, Did your phone your grandson and tell them what helped you get through your MRI? Well, let’s hope it will be good news when you see this new doctor. I’ve completely given up on mine…

Pat I’m sure the individual will be so pleased to get the card as most people would’ve kept it and taking the money. How long ago with the person have lost it?
You sure know how to find the bargains with regards to furniture and are blessed but this time you won’t have to paint it.

Giorgia started her window frame, sanded and ready to work on next week.

Had a scare, put the memory stick in my computer and downloaded a few embroider designs, went to do one today and got message there was no designs on it, came up, checked it, said same..drats, lots of lost designs..decided to delete a lot of what I no longer needed, it worked, stitched out perfectly or near perfect, the shirt piece was quite silky, will do well set in the memory pillow.

You have all been busy. Karen, great job on the MRI. I have had a few but always remembered to keep my ears closed. The MRI's I had all came with music.

Betty, that is a wonderful saying and good job on the embroidery. I bought some hand towels on Amazon and they were a joke. So what are we doing with the old windows. Be careful with your nasty throat. Nasty flu going on around here.

My granddaughter had her baby boy on July 8th. 5# 6oz and 19 inches long. He is still in the hospital but might be able to come home tomorrow. Low blood sugar, which is just about normal today, low blood pressure and then 3rd day came up with jaundice. Their first baby but they are staying at the hospital and keeping a close eye. I have not gone to see the baby yet because they do not need another person in the mix.

I spent the day watering my indoor plants, I take them into the kitchen, soak, fertilize, drain and put back. Some of them are really big but I just put newspaper on the seat of my walker and use the walker as transportation for them.

HEADS UP EVERYONE. A friend of mine came over yesterday and her friend came into town from California. Friend from California father had been placed into hospice. She hired 4 individuals and 4 large debris dumpsters. They took everything that was i the property and threw it in the dumpster. Many items were still in boxes that had been delivered from Amazon and different stores. She said she tried to get many organizations to come clean out the property and no one wanted to get involved. Such a shame because so many agencies could have used the items but would not put in the effort. So a complete home full of items went to the dump. So you might want to add some instructions what you would like done with your effects. The daughter said she had too many things to do and needed to get back to California. Cleaned out the house, had it cleaned by an agency and put it on the market over one weekend. And returned to California. Dumpster company probably helped themselves and that is better than perfectly new items being tossed in the garbage.

Linda, I think that company should get a rating from you on Yelp. And anywhere else people might look to rent a motorized wheelchair or scooter..

Pat, so pleased on your headboard find. And that your son only has a few more truck loads to remove. You should have been keeping a journal on this dilemma. Were the individuals surprised when you returned their money you found?

Emma and I are not going for our afternoon walk until 6pm. Will still be 100 but the park area will be in the shade. She also has a cooling collar that she wears outside.

Hugs to you all.

Karen, that is so sweet about the song! The power of music as a soothing agent.

Sharon, Emma has a cooling collar, do you?? Yea, I'll pass on that walk! No, I am glad I have not kept a journal. It would have been filled with anger and disappointment and frustration. I just want to forgive and move on. There is no sense in harboring resentment. The faster I can repair the damage, the faster I can forget.

Yes, the family was surprised to get the money back. Today, Marie's watch fell out of the couch when she extended the foot rest! I am not sure how it was in there & I did not find it. She's on the loveseat napping now. I have Chair Yoga in little over an hour from now.

Phil got moved finally, not a smooth transition but it's done. Marie still has stuff from old place she needs to pick up.

No I do have a cooling collar but Emma has grooming on Friday and I am going to the pet sore which is just across the street, and buy me one. like hers. I got one from Amazon and her collar works better. About $20 more but has snaps and stay in place. I will just get the large dog size. I tried hers yesterday and it works great. It is from Canada. Getting ready to go to bed.

You are probably right about your journal.

Karen, glad the song helped you through the mri. What are the checking on, that you need an appointment so soon?
Betty, I love that embroidery.
Pat, bless you for returning the card. I know they were happy get it back. A few weeks ago I read a news story about a couple picking up a free sofa. Got it home and cleaned up. A few days later they were sitting watching TV, and a python snake started coming out of the backside.

Morning, was up before daybreak, so quiet out there..on the cool side that time of the morning.I was soaked wet during the night and took 2 baths, lots of phlegm, need to pick up more meds.

Sharon, am sure the parents are anxious to get Theodore home but he is right where he needs to be right now. i got to take Jeff home after 6 months, nurses didn’t want to give him back lol i had home home 2 weeks than in hospital he went.

I made neck coolants, not sure if Michaels still sell the beads i would use, they were so easy to make,think I gave Sharon my last one when she went to Africa. See you are dealing with some of the highest heat in country, don’t overdo. That is horrible about getting rid of new with old, where are the folks who need clothing and furniture! Likely not advertised..told my boys to have my sons call my friends/family who still sew and do crafts and let them pick out what they want then garbage bin can be filled and where ever it goes it’s ok.

Been looking for another Lindakay as Vanessa will make a 3rd pillow, other I San is on a pillow, no design, guess I can look through my fonts and make one myself.
Will post completed pillow photo. Imagine your heat is close to 100’s? As for the windows they will create a simple or more complex design, parents will use it on fence or from deck.

Pat, you should have written a journal..when Roger was dying I started a journal, ended up writing in it for over a year, end result is I can’t believe how strong I was..same with you, what you’ve been through these past years is more than someone should bare.

Well it’s time to leave, don’t want to be late for the denturist appointment.will be a quick run, a stop to get milk on my way home, made my morning coffee and it was sour, cut the remaining 2 bags and down the zinc it went.

Check on you all when I get back.

Linda, when I fell back in April, I broke my left arm near the elbow, but I didn't know it for three weeks. At that time pain sent me to the ER and a cast was put on. A few more weeks went by and the then the cast came off but the pain kept increasing but more in my shoulder area. I went to an urgent care and they did not see anything on Xray and advised alternating heat and cold and to see an ortho if no improvement. I saw him and he did ultra sound and xray. and advised MRI. Having done that I am to see him tomorrow and hopefully find out what is going on. He suspects torn rotator cuff. I'm hoping it's not but the pain is constant and very intense. I really need relief. I haven't had decent sleep in months now and basically have no use of my left arm. He promisied to help me as soon as possible and right after I had MRI, opened up room to see me tomorrow. I know the pain won't stop tomorrow but sure hope there will be light at the end of the tunnel.

Goodness Betty, Jeff was in the hospital for 6 months?? and returned 2 weeks latter AGAIN!
Trust me, I would rather have money in the sofa than a snake!!! HOLY cow.... I am surprised they could not smell it. My sons have had a variety of snakes growing up and there is a distinctive smell.
Our teen girls from church are going for summer camp later this month, I really should check if anyone has made them neck coolers. I will have to look for my moisture beads and see if I have enough to make them.
Sharon is coming today and she wants to work outside. I have PLENTY to do, inside and outside! They have mulch clearance at Walmart for $1 a bag & I am going to go get some. Hopefully we'll go out to lunch as well.

No , said it wrong, he was born Dec.8th, had home home 2 weeks then a 6 month stint in ICU.

Here is hoping Karen they can do something for the pain, not sure I’d go through such a big surgery but if you are in full pain mode you would have to.

That couch would be so outside, wouldn’t take a chance there would be others somewhere in in..

I need soil as well, had it on my list then decided after denturist to come straight home, well almost, went to graveyard while I was in Penetang. Sure need to bring equipment and get moss off the lettering. It’s a pillow vs standing monument, looked at Grandma/Grandpa’s monument and it seems ok. Something for Sharon and I to do one day when she gets back from her 5 day dog show in Finger Lakes N.Y.

Denturist gave me a quote $3,300. for both upper and lower dentures, not as high as I thought it was but still high.

Another over 30* day with a high humidity count. Looking out the windows it looks like an ideal outside day but once you are out it hits you like a wet sheet.

On my way to the vet to pickup some Nexguard I got lost again. I was driving around aimlessly looking for the clinic. Just as I was about to call it a day I glanced to my left and saw the street where the clinic is located. I googled directions before I left and took down 2 different ways to access the clinic. It's in a rural area with large farms so there aren't very many things that stand out as a landmark. I finally saw several baby sheep and knew I had found the right place. My goodness those babies are cute.

Someone with a very 'lost' look on their face got out of their vehicle so I had better go out and give them some directions.

BBL

I spent about 4 hours outside, in the shade of my covered patio in the back, cleaning up the plant rack my neighbor gave me last week. They are moving the end of the month and down sizing big time. So they have given away the majority of the furniture and outdoor items. I will send a photo to Betty so she can post it.

Baby Theodore came home today. Mommy and Daddy are thrilled. She get 5 months paid maternity leave and he has taken off 6 weeks. Has 5 weeks remaining. His mom and dad get here tomorrow. My daughter has been watching their two french bull dogs at her home so she is very pleased they are home for more than one reason. Church families are bringing over dinner every evening. When that stops I will do up a big pot of boneless short ribs in gravy. They can use that for sandwiches and eat over rice or noodles.

I wet out to check my tomatoes for worms last night before going to bed and it was still light, especially with the street lights and landscape lights, so I decided to removed the snapdragons that were planted on my small hill in the front. They were planted in November so thy lasted quite a long time and had many bloom cycles. Constant dead heading kept them blooming. Took me about 3 minutes and was so much easier than doing it with the sun blaring down on my head.

Torn rotor cup is very painful Karen. Hopefully you only stretched it. That is a very nice doctor.

Betty, I have a lizard living somewhere in the house. He was on the window the other day and I saw him as I was going outside I went to get a tissue to pick him up and put him outside in the ivy. When I got back to the window, he was gone. Actually that is a lot less expensive for teeth than my friend down here is paying.

Dianne, I did that the time before last when I went to my doctor. Took the wrong turn off and immediately knew I was in the wrong area but could not determine if I had turned to early or too late. Took a few blocks to determine where I was and finally headed in the right direction. My new doctor asked how I was doing with my driving and i told him I still got to his office without my daughter driving me, so, so far so good.

I need to take Miss Emma for her afternoon walk and see if I can round up Peanut. I was washing down the planter and she took off over 3 hours ago. Probably sleeping in the shade somewhere in someone's landscape. I need to get her in before the hawk starts looking for his evening meal.

Betty, that doesn't sound too expensive, considering here it cost $400.00 for 1 tooth extraction.
Karen, praying it's not torn. I know pulled muscles can take forever to heal.
Sharon, glad to hear Theodore and family are home.
Dianne, I am still learning my way around Amarillo. Most of the time my son or daughter will take me to my Dr appointment. When I go out I use the GPS on my phone.

Morning, sunshine just came out, having my coffee as Adele will be here at 9 for her lesson.

Lindakay, $400 is high but can run into mega medical problems than a denturist forming denture plates. Guess it’s because $3,300 is due day of ..it is about same price as that system that provides power the minute i was to lose power, will have to pick one or the other..big sigh

I am enclosing a photo of a metal plant stand that was given to Sharon, sure wish it had come my way..😜 goodness gracious, a lizard, now that would put me over the edge not because they could do me harm but the thought of opening something and there he is, that being said, no different I guess than the mice we get. Glad Theodore is home and that family and friend are helping out with meals..

Dianne, from what the weather plan says. Heavy rainfall for you but it should break the high temps we have have.

Karen is it today you go for your mri results, anxiously wait8ng.

Finally,did we get rain, clearing a bit now but out on a waterproof jacket, headed outside, cleaned the grate and made a few trenches..I need to have the boys come fix the leads from the roof to get the water away..not hearing the pump struggling so will be ok for now.

Drats, the gardens haven’t produced as well as normal due to all that late spring frost, then this extreme heat and now the torrential rain..won’t fret, what will be will be.

Ahhh here is Adele, towing a wagon with sewing machine in it, says something is wrong with it so maybe I can help.

Back later

Forgot the photo

Oh that is a fun piece! Let's see if it makes it to your house Betty!

We crossed posted earlier so I did not see your explanation about MRI & possible torn rotator cuff Karen. I hope you get answers and FIXED quick!

Linda, I have lived here FOREVER and I still use GPS and mapquest. I used to say "I have NO sense of direction"

Yesterday, after hours and hours of manual labor, I took the tools away from Sharon & said "NO MORE. YOU ARE KILLING ME!!"

We shoveled, raked, used chainsaw, blower and cutters. We dug out stumps, hauled away cement curbing and weeded. We pruned dead stuff out of the Dogwood tree, & 1 ancient rose bush and literally took out over 3 cubic feet of leaves and debris away from that rose after cutting away dead canes.

We leveled, put down weed barrier cloth, spread bark and placed garden art & pots.

We stopped for lunch & dinner. We picked up a used rectangular kitchen table to replace my round drop leaf table. Other than short water & pop breaks, that is how we spend over 12 hours Wednesday. The water was brown when I showered last night.

Saturday we will begin again!!

Today my teens come to move furniture... the huge pink dresser from the barn, etc, etc.

Maybe by Christmas it will be done??? LOL

Pictures were taken after 9 PM so not very good but this is a portion of the work. I'll better pictures after I get the pots planted with flowers

Holy wah, now I am tired… that looks so clean, bet it gives you great joy to walk outside and see how lovely your years is. Sure doesn’t take long to destroy a home inside and outside. Hope sharon gives you more breaks next time she comes for a work day as though you worked 12 hrs. Shaking my head.

Adele about 11 wanted to do a Mondo Bag, couldn’t believe after making one myself maybe 8 years ago I found the pattern and enough fabric for her to make one already cut in same fabrics. Its the one done where squares are ironed on a sizing that has 2 1/2” pre marked squares. It’s done in 4 pieces..forgotten about that method, she sure enjoyed doing the 2 of the 4 needed. Anyway i am off track as usual, i told her I’d go upstairs and get the mondo bag I made to see if it was similar enough to photo she had that she hoped to make, it was. While I was looking through it I found an envelop, had a birthday greeting and $30..big sigh, it was from 3 years ago..sign from Lenny saying all is good where he is..

I was content to just clean the area and put the pots down but Sharon talked me into moving the curbing & putting bark down etc. She raked and blew the gravel as well. I was REALLY pleased with everything we got done.

I found bark clearance at Walmart for just $1 per bag and had already bought 6 thinking I would add bark into the strip along the garage. I used 3 on that area so back I will go.

The things I do for Sharon are usually much less strenuous! Like hem and alter clothes, or help with 100 invitations for her church etc. She is a CRAZY woman outside! I admit we both LOVE our power tools.

Waiting on the guys to show up.

Well good news is I do not have a torn rotator cuff..Bad news is I have a frozen shoulder. Got a Cortisone shot..not fun..Need to go to therapy. I have scheduled first session so will see how this goes next week.

Karen, OUCH... and physical therapy and Cortisone is the treatment. That does not sound like anything close to pain-free. How do you get "frozen shoulder"?

$40, 2 cans of pop & 1 hour later my teenage helpers have moved 2 headboards into place, 2 end tables, 2 recliners, buffet and repositioned beds, sofa & loveseat! The worst was moving my BIG pink dresser from the storage barn into the house.

Now to start, stripping beds & putting fresh sheets on, put power bars into plug-ins, lamps in from storage & hanging art on the walls. It is starting to look like I LIVE here!!!

I still have a "hutch" to make for the small desk & then paint it, Paint the desk & headboard to match hutch. At least I can move, cut, & assemble,and paint all those pieces by myself. Checking my wood supply & buying the paint today. Maybe I can get ONE bedroom complete today? Wouldn't that be nice!

Frozen shoulder comes from falling. Any time you fall or lose balance and hit a shoulder it can become frozen. I have had both my shoulders frozen. It's very painful. The best exercise I did was stand sideways from the wall. Put the bad arm against the wall, and use your fingers to slowly go up the wall. Go as far as you can and hold it 15 seconds. Repeat multiple times. Try to go a little farther each time.
First time I had it, the doctor told me they had to break my arm, and re set it. I refused, and just did therapy.

Glad to see you are getting so much work done Pat. You will have your home done in no time.

Glad you got answers Karen..whenI get my shoulder cortisone shots they do a freeze, doesn’t hurt 1/2 as bad.thank goodness it was not the rotator cuff but doesn’t make much difference in the pain.

Lindakay, when I first started to have problems that is the exercise they gave me t do..a lot of ouching but it helped.

Sounds like one more thing I should count my blessings on. I have had falls but avoided the whole frozen shoulder thing so far!

Tornado watch here. About an hour ago the sky went black and the thunder and lightning lit it up. It was quite the show. I am so glad the TH are not bothered by the noise.

I'm ready to lose power tonight.

BBL

Stay safe, Dianne. We had a tornado warning going on around here yesterday at this time. Some touch downs, but, not too close to me. Lots of trees down a couple miles away. My son took this photo from his car on the way home from work yesterday. That was way too close for comfort for me!

I'm with you, TOO close! Be safe friends!

Dianne, Have a plan with you and TH just 8n case. Tornado hit just outside Ottawa, mega damage.do you have a generac?

No falls here either but always a first.

Deb, how scary that must have been for your son, is that close to you ? How are the puppies?

Pat, know there is a few hours between you and I but I hope you’ve stopped for the day, you must be exhausted.

Just cleaned all the fruit that surely was on its way to garbage bin and made a nice fruit salad..I added 1/2 cup of sugar but I needn’t have as the grapefruit were sweet.