Best thing/worse thing and what did you learn today? (Part 3

Ummm, Frank............maybe, just perhaps..... you have spoiled Elaine? You go, good for you!!! Just maybe, I'm just sayin'. I have seen her cooking so maybe it works both ways???

-Kim

Best thing: I discovered volumes of James Brown stored on the computer that I didn't know was there--boogied all afternoon!

Worst thing-had to take DD to the ER-nothing major. Her eye just got so puffy from allergies. It will be fine though.

What I learned: appreciate your health-every second of it :)

awwww herbie.... i think im just to shy... you know, some gals dont like the way they look and all but i will try and find one thats not tooooo emabarrassing.... gorgeous I aint! but thanks all the same

you can adopt me betty!!! lol i mean if you dont mind someone who's haggard, cant see, gravity is taking over, and of all the things she's lost, she misses her mind the most! lol

Otherwise, dont have any spares lol

Worse thing yesterday: The day ended!

Best thing: I got some flowers planted!

What did I learn:That even if I'm on the computer checking in whenever I am in the house and I manage to get a nap I can still get plenty of stuff done!

Betty I got the fish outside now if they would stop hiding I could get a picture. We are very fortunate to have 40 acres. Cannot see any neighbors but you can hear them. Some people say we live in the sticks! But I figure that if the road is blacktopped you are not in the sticks! LOL Can you give the squirrel his own feeder?

The white tree is our big old apple tree that has been here forever. The poor thing is rotting down the center and DH put a cable around it last year. I hope it lasts a few more years!

Green I thought you handled that parent very well. Not too many people would of been honest. They would of said that's okay!

Well good morning all..the sun is shinning, glorious day!!! I even slept in till 7:30..that's a miracle in itself...sooo let's just see what I can get done...give color to the wicker furniture pads..create a flower bed around the pond before they drop off the boulders..FIX and SECURE the top of birdhouse..maybe paint the metal one I'm making from chimney sections I've got...sit in the sun for 5, see 10 more things to do and start them..now that will fill a day..

We should make a 'relax day' challenge here on day..am sure from how energetic you all are lol that none would make it to 10 am...agree?

Will check in on your day later...hope it's sunny in your neck of the woods...have fun and enjoy!!!

good morning all,

i want to wish everyone a wonderful three day weekend

wonder, he's a cutie and the girl oh she's a doll too
have you caught that person yet?

ves, your lucky to have a large place like that, dh and i were trying to figure out what state we might like to move to, within the next 5 years or so idaho is a possibility were so done with calif. its expensive to live here, i feel bad for kids starting out, who can afford fixer upers at five to six hundred thousand.

betty, i am looking foward to seeing your covers on the wicker, yes those were mallards
betty send some heat here , im putting me foot down the pool go's up even if it means i have to go buy a sucba diving suit to float and relax in the cold water lol
silly weather here, oh our co-worker in another store, he has called every manager in our district to tell his tale and everyone has told him you should of addressed the issue when it happened not traveled the way you did, i think he realizes now he was in the
wrong and the funny part of all of this was yesterday was his yearly review he went home sick with a migraine but i think he's going to be even sicker next week when the district manager gives him the review lol

best ; dh half sister came down to visit from nevada it was nice to see her again
we all went out to dinner and had a real good time.
worst; thease young girls at my work they do he craziest things, well one decided to wear her purple contact lens then take it out to show my boss and i how it looked oh it made me sick i couldnt look at her for a while
learned;im going to enjoy three days off with dh

have a wonderful weekend all liz

Well, this was faded pads when I started this a.m.

Didn't do freestyle..just took a brush and dabbed a bit of color..think I'll go shopping for new set this week...so didn't spend more than 20 minutes on this project..it will do for company tomorrow..

Looks good, Betty, you gave the cushion a touch of yellow, just what it needed.

Well everyone-it's been quite a day..all tired out and ready for bed...

Best thing that happened is at 5:30 my cousin that I was raised with and his wife, BIL and SIL all dropped in for an hour..nice visit...

Worse thing is I could hear the kitten crying..went to let her in and here she had a chippy hanging from her mouth..I feel so bad, such adorable little creatures..know it's bred inside of them but don't you just hate it...

What did I learn today? Well not a lot, but I did learn that neighbors are great...Bernice said she watched me work from her deck and came over for a visit as she knew it was the only way I'd stop working...brought me some flowers for planting as well...

I showed her all around the pond, the big area I dug out for flower beds....now I wait for the Church flower sale on Sat. morning...

So dear friends, hop you are enjoying your weekend, know it's a long weekend for most of you...enjoy..be safe and talk to you later...

morning all,

no the culprit hasnt been caught yet....

yes chloe is a cutie.... very much the little miss....

had a good day yesterday. had friends over for dinner, they had pizza, i had vegetables...
went for a good walk with no side effects today.

best thing?
the walk
worst? no pizza lol. but i lived! who would have thought?!!!

what i have learned.... its amazing how yu can find strength when you need it....
the sun is shining today. you know those days that are blue skies, a nip in the air as autumn finds its way to winter. And you just want to be out in it doing something, not sure what as money is tight for fuel and such.... garden is done.... oh! i have to plant my lemon tree! so thats what i will do, bath the puppy and take a walk in the park which is minutes from me or on the beach which is the top of my street.

Having a spit roast this evening to celebrate the end of a beautiful day...mmm yummy

have a great day all.
x

Thank you Vicki for the encouragement to share more photos. I will post another with this.

Best thing for Saturday was running into someone at the grocery store. I had just entered the store and was comtemplating buying an apple pie from a display table in the aisle, when I heard someone say, "Do you think they're any good?" Without looking up I said, "Oh yeah, but not as good as homemade." Then we looked at each other. She was an elderly black lady who had a vaguely familiar look about her. Her face got a quizical expression and she said, "You look so familiar. I think I know you. Did you used to go to Church at..." and I instantly remembered her. We have not seen each other in probably eight years. It was so nice to reminisce. We've both changed!

The worst thing is the bug bites on my forehead from my day at the Park. They are insanely itchy and are dark pink welts. You lknow those tiny things that bump into your face? I've never had this reaction to them before. Today (Sunday morning) I think they are less itchy. I haven't looked in the mirror yet, but they still feel enlarged.

Lesson. I think I want to try rubbing Vicks on my face the next time I go into the woods. Maybe that will discourage the little idiots.

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http://heavenscentbynancy2.blogspot.com/

These are where you can see some of my photos, if you want. Thanks.

Wow and double WOW..talk about a talented photographer...I'm in awe...
There were a few there I sure wouldn't mind painting..isn't nature grand..thank you ever so much for sharing these..hmmm, there must be something you can spray if you've now an allergy to them..

Rained all night and most of this morning..just clearing up..company's coming about 11..so did wish to sit outside..but, you never know, the sun may yet show it's self...

Hope you are all having a marvellous day...

Saturday:

Best: went boating up on Lake Anna for the first time this year and introduced Murphy to the boating life. Actually was able to swim in the 79 degree, nuclear reactor heated water!

Worst: Will probably glow in the dark and sprout a new limb from the lake water!

What I learned: A new puppy will sleep BIG TIME after wearing him out on the lake!



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Now isn't that a sight, don't you just want to cuddle him to death..now who is the good looking young man in the corner..what a sweetie..

Yesterday's Best: working the farmer's market, chatting with friends and friendly faces about food, plants and recipes.

Worst: one of the cats threw up on my brand new comforter - the stain won't come out. Now what? buy the whole set again for $130 and keep a blanket over it just in case? I am bummed, new bed, new pillows, comforter, bed skirt etc. and now this. I love my cats but some days!

Learned: I can survive for a little while without air conditioning.

Bluekat76...not your new bedspread...sometimes you can purchase cleaners meant for animal vomit...it might be worth a try...or..could you possibly take a piece of the material from somewhere that it doesn't show and have it sewn in???
So disappointing isn't it...

Best of my day was having company for lunch..Mom and Jim arrived and loved the work I had done on house and garden so far..even treated me to some perennials...call from girlfriend in Florida..she and hubby coming to visit this summer so I invited them to use my home as central headquarters...

Worse thing - rained heavily most of the day...so I took the opportunity to lounge and watch t.v. - unlike myself..never stop..but body was saying it needed a break..

What did I learn...that it won't be an easy task for mom to get rid of 12 rooms of 'treasures' in order to move to cottage as her full time home...she wants to move and spend the other 6 months in Florida at her home but doesn't want to let go of all her things...don't know what the solution will be...

Well, it's still early but I'm heading for betty byes...not as lucky as most of you folk..holiday Monday..I'm off to work tomorrow..means I'm on computer all day playing..hope some of you drop in to say hi..miss you all but know you are enjoying weekend with family/friends...
Keep care

Best thing today: Visiting with out of town friends and family.

Worst thing today: Washing lots of pre-party dishes.

What I learned: Getting ready for a party is great because I have an extra spiffy home and garden. For once I was actually able to sit back and enjoy it.

Just in case everyone didn't know--Bettypauze rocks. Her ecards are always a treat.

David

Yesterday- Best: Just relaxing for once!

Worst: Got an email from an old -not-exactly- friend asking me about an ex-boyfriend. Where the heck did that come from?

What I learned: When kids have sleepovers it wears me out!

Tropicanna, your worst thig? When I was single, that happened to me once. My cousin..she ended up marrying him. They divorced a few years later.

Thinking of you today..

Hello everyone!!!

Worst holiday for me visiting my DH and planting flowers at his grave and seeing all the little flags, including his, blowing in the wind

Best thing yesterday DD and her husband came with Pizza, and the other best thing was Meezers called me to have a little chat with me.

Today so far the worst thing still no rain, had to water garden again

Worst thing...my archaic computer is on the blink, has been all weekend, will have to catch up when all is well again.

You all have a great Memorial Day and I will be back to join you soon.

Maria, thank you for joining us..nice group of individuals on this thread..it must be overwhelming for you seeing all the flags...so sad..I was just telling my SIL on the way into work, that I visited Arlington Cemetry a few times and I couldn't even explain how I felt ...I was just speachless..to see all the flags, the rows and rows of white crosses..OMG it really brings home what they've all died for in order to give us all freedom..and yes 'we Canadians as well' .. glad you had family with you for the day..pizza's always a treat..hope today brings you sunshine...looking forward to your posts...and again, welcome

thank you Betty, I will be here again, I have also been at the Arlington cemetery and in Flanders, France and in Cambridge England, so very sad

I've been wanting to contribute to this thread since the first one was started. I'm finally taking the time to do it. I have certainly enjoyed reading what others have written. I feel very blessed with my life.

Best thing - Fresh strawberries for $2.99 per 1 lb container at the grocery store. They're normally at least $5.00.

Worst - DD1 (8 years old) is in a very sour mood. She is getting really frustrated at school. She picks up things very quickly and then gets bored waiting for the rest of her class to catch up. We're considering homeschooling for next year.

What I learned - Buy apples in the prepackaged bags. A single Spartan apple would have cost $4.79 - luckily the cashier was paying attention and said something. That was almost as much as my whole 3 lb bag of Royal Gala. Needless to say, I didn't get the Spartan.

Well Gillibean, welcome to this friendly group..if you've read the thread you'll know that we really have come to know one another through the postings and have become a supportive and uplifting group...someone is usually on-line if you need them for support...

Strawberries being my favorite, you've made my mouth water...now where is a grocery store on my way home...it won't be until mid June before ours are ready...ice cream/strawberries..now you've done it...

As for your daughter...my youngest son was the same, always in trouble at school..the principal said he was too intelligent for the classes he took, found it boring but got A+ grades..when he was in high school, don't know how many times I'd have to run into town (30 minute drive) so he could repair the computers as he'd do something to them before leaving for the day and night class teacher/students couldn't access them..have faith..he's now Chairman of the Board for Computer Service programs at a large firm and travels all over the world..imagine..my son...so, she's a genius in the making..lol..

Hope you've all enjoyed a safe long weekend..filled with family/friends and sunshine...

Best thing that happened to me today was that when I came home I found renovations all done.. ..even water drains ..just the shutters have to be purchased and installed..that will have to wait until next week...

Worse thing...now this probably has upset me more than I can say...my tummy is just turning...on a prayer line that I visit, I've posted many times to a poor soul who is going through for lack of better word, H-E-L-L here on earth...her postings are somewhat mixed up, but I believe it's because she's having difficulties in day-to-day functioning ....she's overwhelmed, doesn't know which way to turn, believe her DH will come back to her and that he's the only one she'll ever truly LOVE...she has also shown signs that living isn't high on her priority list.separation does that to you!!! .no self esteem, in need of friends at this moment...so, many have offered her support and pray that things will indeed get better for her...we are at times her reason for being....

Many may be lucky not to have experienced such a crisis but for those who have, you can understand her mental condition...she's grasping with all her might for something to give her hope..some understanding!!! Well, today an individual posted..now I can't even say what kind of post, as it was very destructive..I'm sure if I was suicidal, the post would certainly put me over the edge...I don't know about you girls/guys, but I do believe what I read in posts..could there be some things left out or added, sure, but which ones of us could put everything in a post..it's between the Lord and ourselves... It is MY belief that no-one has the right to act as God..sit in judgement of all who post...we are christian people, who pray because we believe we're helping..I see miracles on these prayer threads each and every day..if not miracles, then we've given our DG friends hope that tomorrow will be better...we do not read posts to try and find any falsehoods in them...to pick the individuals apart...can you imagine, if everytime you my dear friends post, that someone would be there reading and not believing a word of it..what would be the purpose may I ask for any of us to befriend another in need if we question the validity of their need for prayer...if any individual has had to go to such lengths as to purposely lie and I most certainly don't think anyone has, then perhaps they are in need of our prayers...I WILL continue to pray, to befriend and will ask in my prayers tonight for forgiveness for the individual who has not only hurt the person who started the thread asking for prayers, but for the individual who also has hurt many of us in such a post...

Now how was that for a bad day!!!

What have I learnt..I've learnt that DG has many different people who get so much from these posts, some whose families do not live nearby, some who simply want friendship..some who hide their pain but are willing to share with us their DG friends...and I care for each and everyone of them..all their needs are different, their reasons for being here different..but we're not so different..we're all in need of each other, valued by each other and blessed by the Lord...

night/night you all.....I'm glad you are all my DG friends!

I'm with you, Betty.

Much too tired to think tonight, and I have a headache. Welcome new contributors. Love to all of Betty's Bunch.

*kiss* nap and pat on the forehead. Now you go and lie down....feel better.

I understand the pain of separation, divorce. the feeling that your life means nothing because you spent too much time (in hind sight)defining yourself through your partner. They then leave you and you find you are empty. you look for someone to make some sense of what is happening. Your world is spinning out of control because your sun and moon is gone and nothing is making sense or in balance.
you scrape and dig and try and make sense. Reason sometimes leaves you and you wonder why on earth your breathing and how you will ever take your next. Believe me I know.

And during that time you may 'down load', debreif and i found that there were many things i wanted to say and couldnt or did and was misunderstood. and through it all, all you want is someone to acknowledge your pain, your loss your grief and stand the gap. someone who will listen to your pain no matter how negative it seems because that pain/ poison has to come out before you can get better.

I believe that we are His arms, His kindness, His compassion. We are the ones who's arms He uses when someone needs to be held. We are His words when someone needs a balm.

In amongst all that, there are those who cant deal with others pain. They can barely deal with their own and you will find that the reason they are so bitter and nasty and negative is that they have not come to terms with there own issues. They may be self righteous, out of touch, scared and want to pull others down to make themselves feel superior. They, as much as the one they are attacking if not more, need help. the one who is sharing their pain is being honest. Sometimes things dont make sense and will seem garbled but its whats going on inside. I think that everyone will be able to identify in some way as we all have experienced pain. those who feel they need to hit out are lying to themselves and fool no one.

I feel sorry for them......let God deal with them. You just keep loving the one who needs it. You are gifted betty with compassion and understanding. You are His hands, His love and His compassion. Just let it flow through you and let the poison of that person flow on through and out!

xx

Good morning!!!! plenty of sunchine here today...

worse thing: I am so grossed out... I found a tick crawling in my arm... I was ready to screemmmmmm... they didn't bite me... not that I can see, but now all I can feel is this horrible creature....anything is making me jump this morning!!!!

best thing: the tick didn't stay in Lilly... the thing I put on her (natural herbs!!!!) is working...

what did I learn: if you sleep with a dog and the medication to repel ticks worok, I may be the next target...

Betty, hope you have a great day... no ticks for you....
have I mentioned that I hate ticks!!!!!!

Wonder Down Under, very wise words. They made me feel warm and peaceful. Thanks for your soothing wisdom. (the little kiss helped too)

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Yesterday: Worst thing-well the timeline might be wrong, but DD's sleepover was cut short. Her friend (1st sleepover) got scared and had to go home, late.

Best thing-Had some time to myself to relax-ahhhhh

What I learned-I realized that I looked pretty good yesterday-lol. Momentary lapses of self-consciousness are so great :)

Worse thing yesterday::: Had to go to work and it was really slow. We should of worked sunday hours instead of regular hours.

Best thing::: We went out for breakfast and then went to Menards for top soil and a few other things then took a drive on the way home. In another words we took roads I hadn't been on before. I helped unload when we got home and then got to take a nap before work. DH made lunch while I got ready for work! My brother was here visiting also so it was a really nice morning!

What I learned:::You can squeeze in a lot of nice things in a few hours!

Sunday -

Best: I went shopping for a few new clothes! Our family is on a "eat healthy" 'diet' (I hate that word!). I've lost 13 lbs since March so I'm down a couple of sizes!! My goal is 25 lbs by August. Also, we had a thunderstorm - I love thunderstorms!!!

Worst: Took the 5am shift with Murphy and fell back asleep on the sofa until 10am! Half the day was gone!!!!

What I learned: A puppy will pee when it wants to pee and it probably won't be where you want it to be!

good morning all,

hope you all had a great three day weekend.

welcome gilibean.

betty how nice its almost done i bet your counting down the days
wow that was something on that individual, hope you had sun, it was cold and foggy most of the weekend the sun would show after noon with wind, finally yesterday it was a little warmer.

wonder, that was quite a speech, i enjoyed it very much

best; just visited with inlaws,went to a bbq across the street and rested

worst; while out in the yard gardening i thought i felt something crawling on me,oh yes a nasty black spider,i lost it screaming dh lecturing me that i spooked the spider and needless to say i got bit, i put some peroxide on the bite and its fine.eeeek!

learned:dh says now i shouldnt be afraid of spiders,hmmmm he's not the one who got bit!

have a good day everyone

Morning all...traffic was heavy coming in today..took 2 hrs. instead of 1 1/2...boss just got in himself...sun is shinning...and I'm ready to take on the day...

Wonder: What an emotional post..I read it and I've read it a few more times..thank you for sharing..your talent is being able to express yourself clearly and compassion just oozes from it...thank you for sharring...

Kassia...Tickes...yuck is right..ticks are very dangerous..my son Greg had one lodged in his hip..he was unaware it was a tick until he became so ill and had discolouration the size of a grapefruit on is hip that he went to have a biopsy done...needed to be on medication for quite some time..dr. said it could very well have paralized him or worse -death..so really keep an eye for bites etc. How's mom, sister and the boys doing this week..getting closer to adjusting? Better ask how you are doing with a household full of family LOL I'm sure you are coping..probably spending all your time in that beautiful rose garden of yours...what do they find the strangest and best living in the USA??

Nap, glad the headache is gone and that you've had a restful night..just unwinding probably helped relieve it..I get migraines, they are not fun...you certainly hit pay-dirt (hit it rich) over the weekend with getting topsoil AND DH making you something to eat..bet you felt like 'queen for a day'

Gardengirl..13 lbs.. care to share some how you've accomplished this in such a short time..I could loose about 25 lbs...then I'd be slim and trim..hmmmm...I can remember fitting in a size 8 and it being loose..still have some of those outfits..not sure if my upper thigh would fit in it now???? WHY OH WHY do we keep these clothes? Sounds like Murphy needs a bit more training? bet he's a joy though..was he looking to go for a boat ride this past weekend...Roger and I had a dog that as soon as we headed for the dock he was on the back deck sitting pretty...

LizRainey..our weather on Sunday was much as yours was..today blue skies and light breeze..calling for high temps in the later part of the week..sure hope it's for Saturday..big Church plant sale Sat ( I'll be camping out at their door to get first choice) just as they do for theatre or special event sales...got my cash just a waiting to be spent..on Saturday I took 20 loads of sod from around the pond..it's now sitting pretty just waiting for plants/shrubs...I see the contractor next door has put rocks in piles waiting for me to be home to tell them where I want them put..so, maybe Friday aft. I'll get that done so I won't kill the new plants when placing rock...so much to do..I love being busy..I've scratched off many 'to do' projects..have to do the walk around again and add some more...NOT..Nice that you enjoyed the b.b.q. OMG are black spiders known to be poisonous???? you had better keep that bite medicated and watch it carefully...

Tropicana..lol at bringing the youngster home..maybe this weekend they'll try their sleepover once again...glad you enjoyed the day..getting a day to relax just makes one appreciate the beauty that surrounds them..a time for self meditation... just goes to show you, you look great everyday, but you never take the time to see your beauty..you just decided to appreciate your beauty 'yesterday' but it's there every day!! Look in the mirror every day and tell yourself ' morning pretty lady'...

I was hoping to inspire others to look at the mirror-kiss it, and say, "I look GOOD today"-lol

About Ticks, one got a hold of me a couple of years ago ended up with a bulls eye had to have a shot,. My neighbor has Lime disease will have it for the rest of her life.

Moral of the story do not sleep with pets in the same bed

Maria....That's what Greg had 'lime disease'..if you can imagine, when the doctor cut it out, he put it on a gauze and when he went to get it - it was gone..had walked away..they brought Greg back in and found the head was still there..don't think people realize just how deadly they can be...thanks for sharing..but I hate to scoot the cats of the bed..the dog - well he sleeps and guards me from the side of the bed...

Tropicanna..funny you should say that..my girlfriend Darlene that teaches painting in my studio on Monday left me 3 gorgeous outfits...the one I'm wearing today is moss green with about 40 gold bobbles and stones in a 'v' shape and also around the sleeves, bit glitzy for me, but it does look nice..so I STOOD in front of the dressing mirror this am and thought I looked pretty good as well...we should ALL take 5 each morning to admire, to compliment ourselves for being 'US' LOL...well, why not, we'd do it for someone else wouldn't we if we saw them looking good..if only we'd treat ourselves as good as we treat others..now that's a thought...