Best/Worse and What did I learn today? Friends pt.38

DS & I on the Mall

Ahhhh, GG...how wonderful, and your little baby son is nearly as big as you!!! Great pictures, I love the flowers too. Glad you had such a good time. Been raining here two days, afraid it is on its way to you.....

GG, what great pictures!! Thanks ;) The butterflies are lovely and who's that good looking guy your hanging all over??? grin

Oh Jeannine, wonderful photos!, I am so thrilled to see you and your son had a wonderful time tiogether.
...I do love yoiur butterfly photo's. thank you for sharing your day. Hey, I love National Treasure movies!

Swaying to the music... who in else in the wide world...


you are all having a great evening.

slow dancin..sayin to the music, no one else in the whole wide world...

Good night everyone.

Greetings to all. I enjoyed reading about everyone's day. Yep, we are a busy group for sure. Our shipment of plants and blubs came on Wednesday and so John spent most of yesterday planting them. I started the containers inside and then came outside and looked around the yard a bit, but didn't get in to helping. I was really tired earlier that usual yesterday for some reason.

If the rain will hold off some today, I will go out and plant the dianthus collection that we received. I have more space in my largest bed this year because John removed some of the huge Lariope bunches that were planted there. Along with the mail order plants, I purchased a few things this week too. Most of what I will do will be in pots rather the ground.

My 18 year old son is stressing me out currently. He came in to some money recently that is making him think that he doestn' have to do anything along the lines of work or school. He finished high school last year and worked for six months or so and then quit several weeks ago. I told him at that time that he would have to find another place to live if he wasn't working or going to school. I reminded him yesterday that he has just one more week to find something. As far as I know, he hasn't looked in to job n umber 1.

Dealing with this is now beginning to affect my physical health. In a week or so we will be meeting with a financial advisor in order to invest what is left of Tucker's portion of the sale. I am hoping that by tieing it up that he will see the need for working.

I spoke on the phone with the financial advisor yesterday and he pointed out something that I have heard in the past and tend forget. He pointed out that the area of the brain that aids decision making has not developed by this age in children. It is usually around age 25 before they are capable of making good decisions. I am just hoping that I can get that money tied up before then.

In a perfect world he wouldn't be getting the funds now but his older brother wanted his portion of land sale now in order to buy a house. So here we sit with this teenager thinking he has the world by the tail and that the money will go further than it actually will. He is getting an idea of what it costs to live. His taxes on the property sale came to almost nineteen thousand dollars. His brother had to pay fifteen thousand himself.

I reminded Tucker yesterday that he now has one week before I make him leave the premises. He doestn't like it and I think that he believes that I won't do it. I am going to have to stick to my guns and see this things through. Hopefully I can do it as stress free as possible.

It is Saturday and I hope that each and every one of you will have a good weekend.

Ruby

Ruby, my heart goes out to you, difficult decision to make and more so when you know you have to stick to your guns in order to make a better man of him..but, your health must be your primary focus, if something happened to you he'd have to fend for himself anyway so why not now...sister Sharon is going through same with her 40 yr. old..he's never grown up and doubt he ever will, thinks because mother has mega $$ that mom will always be there for him..he has 1 month left in his 'out you go' visit the world on your own time! praying for both of you..

Lucky you to be planting, I did a walkaround last night and can see greenery...I'm excited..

Jeannine, I love to visit Washington DC..been there many many times, last time I think I drove to Atlantic City so a girlfriends could see the boardwalk and area (both she and I do not gamble) but the trip was lovely, then we too the ferry over to Maryland I believe it was and from there visited DC...even got to see close up the president...look at the beauty of the the butterflies..when I took the 4 grandsons to the states last year and when we cross over to the Canadian side I saw the had a butterfly sanctuary but was closed so will make a point early this summer to take them all....bet you slept like a baby...

Gita, how are you feeling? You went through the procedure like a trooper...Don't overdo though..lucky you to be playing in the flower dept. That's what is needed, know when I visit ours many assistants have no clue about plants but then a lot of them hire the youth and most likely they are not interested in 'gardening'!

Vicki, sounds as though your 2nd love is cooking...

Doc...got all those close washed up..had to laugh when you said 'solar dryer' I'm thinking to myself, that would be a good thing to have, lordy I'm loosing it...later it came to me...'clothesline' - add that to my key story..loosing it!

Judy, you'll have time to play this weekend with Steve away working..know you'll be in that garden weeding..

Liz, your garden looks so inviting..know you've always something planned, yet another piece of art...

Laura, find the camera..you would have been in a fix wouldn't you have if the message on the box read as mine, 'open only when a camera and someone to take pictures is present'...your secret pal was generous..spoke to the girl at the post office yesterday and she told me to find out the exact date that I posted the tops and she'd research it's whereabouts...so will do that...looking forward to photo's of teddy bear and your box of 'treasures'

I got treasures as well yesterday from my 'secret pal' know there was a canadian stamp on it..so it's one of 2..lol
It included a few cards, post card photo is art, posties, scrapper etc. - was fun to open so thank you my special pal...

Cat sounds as though your life is 'busy/busy'

Gita/Shar all others...hope all is well in your world..

Do have a nice day..

Morning it was a glorious day yesterday and I had to spend the bulk of ot at work. Hopefully today is nice as I am off.

Work was interesting.First we had some 18-19 year olds scateboarding in the parking lot. In front of moving cars an all. I told the Asst. Manager and she didn't do anything. So I didn't either. Finally a customer almost hit one and complained. then she decided to call the cops.I never thought of that or I would of done that. Someone already had. That town has a skate park for the kids. they claimed they didn't know.

Found out the people that bought the house next door come over and use the bathroom. I just know there will be a parking problem at some point also. Yep! promises to be an interesting summer.

Betty I have kind of a love hate relationship with cooking.

Judy waiting for pictures of the fountain! Are you done with it yet?

Ruby so sorry about your son. Mine will be 31 this fall and I swear he has good intentions but half the time they don't work out. Hoping his new girlfriend will be a good influence. Just remember to breathe!

Betty isn't it great seeing the green! We are back to big spots of it again.

Gita so glad those surgeries went so well for you. It's too bad not all surgeries are like that. Would sure make our lives easier. Well at least the extra day is temporary. Wish I was getting a few more hours. Loved Doc's theory of sitting down! LOL

Jeannine what a wonderful trip. Now I can say I have been there! Also loved the shots of your garden. I'll have to go and check the backhill and see how bad it is. What a handsome son you have! Great butterfly shots. I agree the National Tres. movies are good.

Well not in the best mood today so will go for now. Hope you all have the weekend you need!

morning all,
ruby, thoughts are with you, my co-worker went through this and he went to live with his aunt, did him a world of good he is now back at home paying rent working and giving his mom money to save for him, ruby take care of yourself..
take a picture when your done with all your planting it sounds so nice.

gita, hope your doing better,
now in the garden area at hd sounds like the perfect place for you with all your knowledge you will boost up the sales!,
wish we had a person like you in our hd,
we have young kids who point and tell you what isle it is on, oh and on the good note the red cardinal vine has popped up in the pots im so excited!

jeannine, glad you had a nice day with ds, and those butterflys are just spectacular such beauty, bet your sleeping in today :)

laura, so you put your foot down lol and made the boys clean good for you!
oh how nice your gifts sound maby they will find your camera,cant wait to see.
how are you doing othere wise, i was thinking of you yesterday, dh and i took a ride to the coast 20 minutes from us, and in this little town half moon bay there is main street that has the nicest shops ect.
well we went to this shop that actually was a gift/antique OMG the outside walkway was nothing but broken glass, tile, dishes all ground up in tiny sizes just beautiful i was so amazed by all the pretty colors glistening in the sun he had iron statues, gates and the most unusual things till i turned the corner and said omg if laura could see this a iron mermaid just beautiful it stood about 21/2 feet and a pretty price tag of 375.00 but it was nice wish i had my camera.

vicki, ok quick get on the plane and come plan out my meals yumm does all that sound soooo good!!! yes nice to have a few days off!
yesterday was the running around day now today we work in the yard rototilling,
funny how something stands in frount of you and it never gets noticed.. till now
have this windmill in the back yard ,so i decided to plant the peas underneath the'll have something to grow up on and now no wasted space. what are you working on?


betty, oh what good news you can see greenery!! whoo hoo almost time for you to plant
so what are you working on today, are the boys comming over? were not doing to much just some yard work which is alot since dh stopped the gardners grrrrrr!!
maby he will resume them today or next saturday" i hope" :( place is over grown in some of the area' s geez.

carol, what are you up to today?bet your birds are waiting to flourish in your yard

doc,great news on the washer! oh how nice to visit with the grandbabies

shar, hope the rain stops for you so you can go outside and play to!


cat, tropicanna gilli


oh boy sounds like the party is at judy's lol

have a great day all

Good Morning!

Well a beautiful day in Glenview. Birds are chirping. squirels are chasing each other. Sun's shining. Ahh just stunning. LOL I best start digging out some tools or nothng will get done. Just having morning coffee.
Update on night visiter at the feeder...hold your noises A SKUNK!! Thank goodness it was a young one. LOL, opened the door to get a picture but frightened him away. Got to admit they are smelly but very pretty...hehe going to have to find a way to sneak up on the night critters to catch them on film, but how??hmmmm.

LOL Liz, yup had a party, me and my soft music. I love chilling on Friday nights with some cool tunes...He hehe, did you enjoy my seranading? You want to hear a funny story about party's? hahha,will pretend you said yes. Anyway when DH first started going to house without me and kids, well i would do lots of work in and around gardens. Chat on the phone, and makes fires in the yard. Well one Satuday night He calls and asks what are you doing? I told him I was having a party! At first, there was dead silence. Of course I had music on, so...I hollered to the kids to turn that radio down. LOL, right away he wants to know how come I am having a party without him. So, nutty as I am bust out laughing and tell him I'm not really, Oh, golly being him, he wants to know who I have over to house, I said no one, I was just joking. He doesn't beleive me so to ease his mind I tell him, well if you really must know, I am playing with midgets. Again silence, Midgets? he says, I said yep, they are so small you can't even see them!! Oh gosh, when he got home he starts looking around the house. I said what are you looking for? He says well, I am just making sure no one stole anything. HUH, what are you talking about? I ask, and he says well your having parties while I am gone I just want to make sure everything is here!! OMG, I had to explain to him in detail my every last move while he was gone...Even made the kids tell no one was there. And , then I said, Hey why the he** can't i have company when your not here??hahah, anyway when he goes off to the house, he asks what i am going to do...My favorite answer is, I am inviting the midgets to visit....ROFL, you should see the look he gives me. His...oh so stern no party look!..LOL, I figure if kids can have imaginary friends why can't I!

Oh my goodness, can't wait to see your Carndinal plant when it blooms, guess got a little bit before that happens. Hope you get your yard work done...

Gita, glad you got some extra hours, sounds like it's right up your alley!
was good to hear the V-surgery went well.

Betty, Yep I am going to work in the back yard today, try and measure out where the compost bin is going to be...I am MAKING DH build it this week! We have all the materials so no excuses this season, LOL I might have to pull the old Bob Villa trick and start putting out his tools, if that don't work will be time for a crying jag. Oh golly I am getting giddy, better go get some work started!

Ves, You bet if my fountain works I will be sure to take pictures!! Will be so excited, someone will have to pull me from the sky.

So I am off to scrub fairy down let her dry and and seal the basin...Days young so Music is definatley an order...I am thinking Native drums is good..........Later, a fire and BBQ!!

Will quit talking about it now and get moving.

Tah tah for now, Have a Splendid day everyone!

Thank you for all of the well wishes. It will be okay. I just have conflicting emotions from time to time. Sometimes I can think about and not feel badly, then the next moment it is weighing heavy on me. I guess it is like anything else that we worry about, back and forth, back and forth.

I was out earlier walking around the gardens. Most of the early things have bloomed quite nicely. I will try to go out in a bit and take some pics of some of the things that are blooming. It will be just for you Liz, since you asked. It may be tomorrow before I post them though.

Well, gonna throw on some pants and go take a look and take my camera with me this time.

I hope that each of you will have a good weekend.

Ruby

Hi Guys.....Since I worked inside all day yesterday and got my house all in order, well with just me and the cats, not much of a mess....anyway, I was thinking that today would be an outside day, but before I head out I wanted to pop in and wish you all a Happy Weekend!
Ruby, hang in there....I learned a while ago that we can't fret about that which we cannot change.....and sometimes we can't change a child. You can only take care of yourself now since you have taken care of him all these years. Remember the Prayer: "God grant me the wisdom......"
I thought my son and Ethan were coming here last night, but about 11 pm I got an e mail saying they were staying in Chicago. I could have cried all night, but decided: NO, no tears. Instead I will plan two days of either working on an outside project or working on an inside project....and in either case, I was in control. So outside I go. And no tears!
Now if only the cats will let me out the door......I can't let them outside, not that they want to go...the just want me to stay in.....anyway, I can't let them out because there is a mean cat next door that is a real pain. He lunges at mine through the windows....of course mine lunge right back, but he also has whipped every other outside cat in the neighborhood, so he is not even getting a chance at mine. Also there are about five huge dogs....so, nope, mine are staying in. The even have a pot of green gras and a pot of catnip if they get the chewing grass urge.
Anyway....so outside I go. I have a lovely peony that a friend gave me, and it needs to be in the ground...also a couple of asparagas plants that I use only ornamentally, plus a small ground cover rose. Most of my plants are gifts, otherwise I would probably only have daylilies and my new rose kick I am on this year. I thought the rose bushes would be more of a memory garden for me since I have lost or am losing so many friends and family this year. My uncle died last week, so many miles from me that I didn't feel I should be going alone. Everybody understood, and it would be difficult for me to go through a funeral right now. My best friend is still holding on but her time is limited, and so is my other friend with the brain tumor. And then there is little Gunner. So....I am going to plant flowers with them in mind.
You all have a good weekend...enjoy the sunshine, and if you have no sunshine, just simply close your eyes and pretend.
Hugs
S

Awwww Sweet Sharran- I am not up to date on Ethan and your son, so I don't know why you would be crying that they didn't come. But.....since it made you feel sad, I am so sorry that things didn't work out for you.

I don't blame you for not wanting the cats to go outside with all that is lurking, lieing in wait. They are better off inside, and your nurturing nature has you thinking of every thing they could possibly need. Green grass and catnip, they have it made.

I am at my happiest when working on my garden. I hope that you will find that a day of planting roses was just what the doctor ordered. You are so fragile at the moment, mentally and physically. That crazy flu this year has really taken a toll on folks who had it. Take good care.

I am also so very sorry to hear about all of the other losses that you have had this year and the ones that are to come in the near future it sounds like. You have much reason to feel very sad, but I hope that you will be able to find some reasons to rejoice in this life we have. Are you any good at pampering yourself? I think that might be what the doctor ordered too......some major pampering of yourself. What brings you joy and happiness? Be sure to add that each and every day.

I forgot that you are the artist. Hmmmm......producing something beautiful must bring you lots of pleasure. Are you working on anything special right now? I wish I were there with and for you to take you out to dinner after your gardening is done. After dinner I would take you to your favorite nursery and let you buy yourself a gift from me. I wish that I could send you some hugs in a box. You are much respected and cared for in this group. It wouldn't be the same without you. Who would so unselfishly volunteer to organize the Secret Pal Exchange? I believe that I speak for others when I say that you are a really extra special woman and we hate to see you sad. Is there anything that I can do to make life a bit kinder to you? Is there anything that you might need from us as a group? You have to tell in order for us help, you know.

Anyway, you are on my heart.

Ruby

Calling all Californians........Calling all Californians........I just bought my first mango today. I am not sure that it is even ripe. How do I tell if it is ripe? Any favorite ways that anyone here enjoys mangos?

Our local grocery is having specials this week on a lot of their fresh fruits and veggies. I bought a bunch of stuff and will be enjoying lots of salads this week. After I take my shower shortly, I am going to fix a big salad to have for dinner. Yum, yum.

Thanks for any mango tips.

Ruby

Well, rats! I was not going to cry today, Ruby......and I just came in to get a bottle of water and there you were. You are so caring, and in spite of the tears, you gave me such a lift. From the very depths of my soul, thank you.

I think I probably should tell you and those who might not know, that I lost my husband suddenly just a year ago on April 22. I have done very well, actually, and most of my physical problems stem from not having taken care of myself the week of his death and the following months. Emotionally I am pretty strong, but this year of "firsts" has been rough. I keep telling myself if I can get through April, I will have it whipped, and I will. I promise. I write the Aunt Bett stories for DG as a means of therapy, and to remind myself that i come from a long line of strong women, women who made their way in a world that was tougher for them than it is now for me.
I have my own retirement income, and my female ancestors, except for my mother, didn't. So I count myself lucky in that way. I don't like anyone to feel sorry for me, I would much prefer that they give me encouragement and tell me I am doing fine....which is what this thread does for me. I have no relatives anywhere near me, and there is another reason that I devote myself to you all. My son and his ex wife share custody of Ethan. Son lives in Chicago, but is a patent attorney who does a lot of government work so he travels a lot. When he has Ethan he usually brings him here to visit me, and this was his week to do so. However...that was my assumption....and I should never have assumed. It is important that Ethan spend time in his Dad's home as well. The next time he has him, I am sure he will bring him here, so all is well. That could very well be nearer the anniversary of Bob's death, so that would be even better. I have a feeling I will have to keep myself very busy around that time.
Ruby, you mentioned physical problems.....darlin, you have enough for all of us. I have a really bad back, leftover from having had polio when I was very small. I take very good care of it, but the week that Bob got sick, I practically carried him from room to room before I could get him to a doctor, he thought he was just having problems with his legs, but I thought he had had a minor stroke. Anyway, that is what wiped out my back, but that too is getting better as I go for pain management and have the injections. So I am very fortunate that I have a solution to that problem.
As far as the flu is concerned, I have never had flu in my life...but I think it was the result of having lost weight, maybe not eating well, and probably the result of emotional upheaval. Anyway...there you have it, my life in a nutshell. I just hit a few months recently when I knew I had to slow down, had to take a look at reality, and had to take care of myself. So here I am.
We are very close on this thread, and it does fill empty spots in my heart and in my life. It does that for all of us, and I am sure we all feel that way.
You are such caring friends, and I do appreciate each of you.
Now, I really am going outside again, tears are all dried. thanks, Ruby.

Hello there, day is almost over..spent early morning shopping in Midland and as promised (forget who I promised) I'll show you a few of our stores...there are over 40 murals so took a few while driving through...


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Can you guess what each establishment is....


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My orange car..Sailor is inside saying 'hello'

Yet another

and..

Midland is a beautiful town on Georgian Bay..I'm lucky to have it on my doorstep..

another

another shot

Another photo of our fine town

A beautiful corner view

guess you've guessed this is an art/paint studio

on the waterfront

the other half of the ticket sales place for tours

Will be back to gab after Kyle and I do some gardening in the house...those seedlings are growing by the minute..huge...

How beautiful, Betty...we have murals like that on our flood wall in Paducah. I will see if I can find a link so you can see them. It is a town just a few miles from me located where the Ohio and the Tennessee Rivers join.

Great paintings, lovely town, thanks for showing us.

Beautiful murals Betty! Man, I bet they are wondeful to see in person!

OK....drum roll please.....

The bathroom is done - the bathroom is done!!!

WOOOO HOOOOOO!!!

Well, I just need to get towels and rugs then it's really done!! Even my DH said he liked it!!! MAN!

Here's a couple of pics:

And one from inside the shower looking out

That is so nice.

Hi doc nice to see you are posting here often and feel like one of us now, I can tell.

You guys I planted all day and transplanted and found out a new lady banks rose I bought was a repeat blooming one, never knew there was one, but will get more for sure. I have 2 big ones, white and two three yellow ones that are small, one is getting a little bigger, and these two new ones.

I know I am not suppose to plant pampas grass but I found/stole seeds and planted them in fall and they popped up all over so transplanted them too and some other stuff. I am getting excited.

I missed the post office again to send secret Pal something I have had for 2 weeks. Sorry. I am not together lately. So it will get sent out soon. Goodgrief.

LAst one - here's the new cabinet DD wanted for behind toilet.

Great job, Jeannine....and you found a hand towel to match! I love the little curtain, and the mixture of patterns. Reminds me of the baby ensemble that I made last year, think I posted a photo then. Brown/pink/green and yellow...it was fun to make and is really cute in the room. all stripes and flowers, solids and paisley. You did a really great job. I also loved the picture of you and your son yesterday.

I worked in the yard all afternoon too, Dawn...we are having a nice day.

Hi, All,

My surgery went OK. What can I say?--Came home and slept almost all day. Then took a Percocet and slept all night--like a baby. Next day (Friday) I was as if nothing had happened. Except--------my whole leg was so bandaged up with cotton dressing and 2 huge Ace bandages I could hardly get my pants on. And it was shifting around and lumping up. Yuk!

Worked today 6AM-1PM. Today I could remove all the dressings...I was happy about that! I counted 23 incisions all over my leg! The most painful are the ones on the inside of the tender thigh and below the knee.

I feel weird today....as if i am getting a cold. Don't have a temp. but I know I don't feel "right". I have gone ALL winter with not even a sniffle--sure hope I don't get something now. I will take a Claritin to clear up some of that "junk"....I feel too warm...no chills....

You all may forget that I started out in Garden at HD. Worked in the Greenhouse almost 5 years! It was the best one around! I am happy to get a chance to be out there again--just don't really want the extra day.....Well-I will be home after 2PM, so, lots of day left to do other things.

I can't say all those incisions hurt me a lot--just here and there--tinges and not so pleasant when my pants rub on them.

Betty--I love those murals!

Ta--Tahhh! Gita

Sorry Gita to hear you not up to snuff..had my girlfriend Diane here from 11am to 5pm - painted and stuff and both were sneezing, cleanex in hand..leave it to us to get sick on a weekend..

Both Kyle and Noah were in and out most of the day biking..they just left for supper, getting their computer games and coming back to spend the night..guess they'll be putting this old grandma to bed..

Kyle's been working on his own website with music, imagine so he's taken over the computer..Noah, he just enjoys laying around...

Was just a zooming this morning in town..got everything done I wanted to do..picked up wood (again) for faux windows for back shed, dropped in and got the bottom guide for the front door and at the same time the guy had mailboxes crudely painted (china) of a plane so bought one (metal) for $3.00 and will re-paint it for my gardening tools for outside..

Stopped in the loveliest of country shops and picked up the birdhouse for my 'swap' got it mailed, got a card and trinket for the 'birthday card swap' and mailed..and then of course they had a little tree creature and leaf that you put on a tree, a must have for me and a dozen candles...so I treated myself royally..

Then not only am I excited about spring but look what I got for summer....

Nothing like trying to rush the seasons but thought while I thought of them I should pick them up..won't be long the 'Foxy Lady' will be ready to launch..lol

I so wanted to play outside all day, that was my purpose of going shopping so early..Suzanne and Lenny dropped in for coffee and just as I was leaving Dianne called, we were to have gotten together last Sunday to paint but she didn't feel the best so did not want to put it off..both of us were disappointed though, we're both doing the same floormat, of course if was something either she or I came up with and both thought it would be fun NOT/NOT..we've worked on it from time to time and the more we work the more it seems it needs more painting time..so we will set it aside for yet another 3 weeks as Dianne will be away...have you ever had a project that seemed endless...

I'm gabby and typing quickly as I know when Kyle comes back grandma looses the computer so I'll keep typing a mile a minute....

Here's my tree creature...

I also picked up planting soil and Gita you'll be pleased that all your seeds that I had in ziplock bags are now in soil..let's see how this part of my 'gardening 101' goes..
Sounds as though you are excited about working back with the plants/shrubs...

When I was at Canadian Tire buying the soil, they about 30 types of soil so I asked which I should purchase and they sent me the loveliest lady who seemed to know everything about plants...thought about you!!!

Oh here's Diane and I painting..Kyle wanted to be photographer

Shar, I feel so badly for you, know your time with Ethan just brightens up the weekend, how wonderful that you decided to make the best of it and play outside..this month is difficult for you, know that we are all here to offer support...we need photo's of your garden..

Won't it be fun, rather than showing arts/crafts we'll be showing our gardens of Eden...can't wait...

Jeannine, you've done a terrific job of the washroom..better watch out or we'll be putting a sign ' painter for hire'..

My camera can't seem to capture because of the non-glare glass the following photo properly..

Anyone recognize this cat???

Dawn, thought you were not going to plant this year? See that you love roses..never heard of a continuous blooming rose shrub? Looked at our garden centres and nothing really yet..won't be until May 24 weekend.. would love to see photo's of how your garden is progressing....

Going back to say 'hello Shar' Ruby couldn't have said it any better...stay close to us, we love you! You can and should tell us all the wonderful stories of what both you and Bob enjoyed..that alone will remind you what a lucky women you were to have the years the Lord alloted you..I so enjoyed the photo's you shared a few weeks ago..for the longest time my photo's of Roger and I were put away, it's only after these long years that I've taken some back out...although they give me comfort they also give me joy..am sure it is the same with you...

It's also amazing how our furries give us comfort..here I'm typing and sailor is at my feet and Missy is sitting on a chair napping..as much as I say these animals tie me down, lordy I'd hate to be without them..

Ruby thanks for such a lovely post..your words touched our hearts..we've all become close and when one hurts the other does as well.. you are making me hungry but I'm not sure I've ever tasted a mango??

Another photo...

This is as far as Dianne and I got on our matts..now it's under the chesterfield they go..lol on to better things..

Dianne and I are also doing another project together..however, I got side tracked with a zillion projects so must get back to mine..

Dianne on the other hand worked like a trooper..her project is done on a tilt-top-table while mine is on a cupboard..isn't her piece beautiful..remember, because she has a finish on it, it glares and doesn't show it's true beauty..