Best/Worse &What did I learnt today/Chat with Friends #50

Yeap he was a young 70 with silver gray hair like his Mom had. He was always mellow is why we made 44 years. He was my rock for sure!!!!! I too wonder sometimes about him and the interaction with the 2 GDs. One is so much like him in some ways it is funny! The other one can hold her own eating macaroni and cheese with him. I would hate to have to cook enough for the 2 of them. LOL

I do have some quilts I want to make, some sewing for my little GDs while they are still at the age they like everything. Have outdoor fabric for cushions for a swing set (covered); and a few other things for the house. I do jump around alots on my projects but then who doesn't?

Whenever I think of sewing I think of 'little girls' and wouldn't you know it, no girls, no nieces etc. BUT Suzanne's daughter is having a baby early September, sure do hope it's a girl..have my smocker just waiting ..
As kids grow though they want 'purchased' clothing..and I'm sure that sewing is more costly than heading into a clothing store not even taking into accound the time factor of making it..

We did some dressed done with embroidered pillow cases for little ones, I'll have so much fun if it's a girl...

Oh my but you will!!! My son and DIL live in an old house (built 1875) and DIL tends to dress the girls in longish dresses. They look perectly natural considering where they live. They came out one day in short dresses and I decided it wasn't them!!! Smocking is one thing I wanted to learn back years ago but it never happened. Not that is pasted.

Well I need to do some other type of work so until later. Stay safe everyone and will check in again. Keep the garden pic coming as it is my inspiration!!!

Welcome Deborah!

Betty, your porch looks beautiful!!! You don't ever stop, do you????

I have to tell y'all a funny story that happened this morning. Backup to last night when I'm reading my book - Sail by James Patterson. Anyway, there is a "scene' in the book where this lady is be attacked by a HUGE green snake (she's on a deserted island). Things like that really bother me so after reading a few more mins, I go to sleep. Cut to this morning. DH has gotten up and is in the bathroom and I am dreaming away in my slumber. I'm dreaming about Murphy who is playing keep away with this big block that has green moss on it (I have no clue where that came from!) Anyway, he drops the block and a frog jumps off and jumps over towards me. No problem. I go to get it and it's not a frog but a BIG GREEN SNAKE climbing up my leg and I can't move to get it off. So I scream (and wake myself up) and DH comes flying in the room and says "are you alright"? and I just tell him, yes, it was just a green snake and I go back to sleep. So I remember all this and as I pass him in the hall later he says "you get away from that snake?" I just started laughing and was like 'well, duh. I'm standing here aren't I?' Anyway, I guess you had to be there......

Well, my foot didn't hurt at all yesterday - until I put my flip flops on! So I guess the doc was right - flips flops and Crocs gotta go. Walking is ok as long as I have the right support in my shoes. For now, I'm moving the inserts to whatever shoe I'm wearing but I see purchasing more in my future. My whole boby is falling apart! My right knee started twinging a couple of months ago - every once in awhile when I bend or stoop. It's not consistent. After the first time, I told my chiropractor and he did something and I didn't feel it again until a couple of weeks ago. I can't afford to go to the chiro especially since my back doesn't bother me anymore. I probably need to get one of those ugly knew braces! Geez!!!

Off to get some work done!

Cheers!
J

Snakes, yuk Jeannine, must have been the night for dreaming, me the dead and you snakes...maybe your physician could recommend specialty shoes...know how comfy crocs and flip flops are but if you are in pain after wearing them it's not good...

Waiting for Sharon to send me the link of her new litter of puppies..it's been about a week since I've seen them, they grow so quickly don't they..are the children excited as you are?

I am almost afraid to ask what they two of you had for dinner last night. Maybe I should so I don't eat the same thing tonight!! Snakes would have set me free--that from someone who lives on a lake with a natural setting. Oh well.

I finally had to give up my crocs and flip flops for some really good tennis (running to you Betty) shoes. Knees were hurting way to much!

Hello everyone and welcome Deborah!!
Sorry I've been gone too long. Been busy at home too, besides the swaps. For once, hand made something for one swap, instead of my usual modus operandi----Paypal! Was brave enough to get a couple buckets converted into flower pots. Without the encouragement of BJWilson, another swap addict, don't think I'll have the confidence.
Starting another and praying God gives me the common sense to make this work!

Wish I have Betty's painting skills. Have y'all seen her chalkboards??? One word "AWESOME"!
The Big Visit.....how lucky y'all are. Okay, who'll be the first to cry?? I'm a very emotional person, and I'll cry over anything!!
Shipping boxes Liz??? A visit or a move??? No Betty, you ain't driving alone. You have the good Lord right there with you;)

Did I miss the new SP assignments?? Sorry---would love to be in it again. Sharr, your second one is being 'put together' as of now :D
The picture is of what Sharon surprised me with. I still can't get over the "Treasury of Great Poems". Love the coffee cup and the angel pendants. You are a treasured angel, Shar ^_^

Jeannine--OMG--don't you wish they stay small forever? Have y'all ever notice that at any vet's office, you will always find chatty humans bragging about their furry kids?
Not wearing Crocs anymore, cause those holes are bad in leaving round uneven tans!! Here I go, thinking of using those slinky sexy sandals--and I see 'holey' feet glaring back at me!!

Helllooooo Judy--caught you waving!

Bev, hope your knees will get better with Glucosamine Chonditrin (Sp) My BIL swears by it for his joints, and they seem to help him. You need those knees for your low growing beautiful exceptional hostas.

Marion, my machines haven't been 'whizzing' lately. I'm afraid the fabrics I've collected will soon be someone else's yard sale find!!! Say, Laura---can you use more fabric?

Betty, you have too much energy for one person. Send some over!
The blazing hot sun is enough to make me quit yard work, without even starting. And you must tell the boss to give you a day off on the 4th 'cause you are an Honorary American.
By the way, Betty, thanks for checking up on me.

I've also started a chat thread---inspired by this---called "Sweet Interrutpion". Made so many friends through swapping, and I know there are many of us that can't join all the swaps, just to be chatting away. Y'all are welcome to drop in.

If I missed anyone, please know it's not intentional. Oh yeah, hi Cat, Gil, Gita, Ruby, Carol, Paul....and everyone else..even the lurkers out there ^_^

Love all of you!!
Blessings Galore
Jaye

So glad you posted dear lady. I've been missing you. Love the items--especially the cup--oh my!!!

Jaye,
We decided to postpone sp until later since so many are busy in gardens and traveling. Nice to hear from you!!!

Shar, I am 'weaned' on English poets. My favorites include Keats, Browning and brilliant Edith Sitwell. When I saw the book, Kel said I reacted as though I've won a million bucks!! Think I had!!

Jaye, Thanks for asking. My knee is wonderful but I only took one pill. The prayers are what did it. The C C pills do help let me tell you!!! It is supposed to storm again from tonight through Fri. afternoon. Hope we get to see the fireworks out at the camp site. We didn't go last year. It was too hot. The SP has been put on the back burner until Sept. I loved it. Cat is the one that got me those beautiful hostas bless her heart!! Well better get something done even if it is wrong. Hugs to all BEV
This is Guacamole, Fire & Ice and Blonde Elf.

Aft. Jaye..we'll have you crafting all your 'swaps' before you know it..Liz is flying to Judy's Monday, can't you just tell she's running on high .. she has a zillion projects in mind, even d-mailed me saying if I didn't have time for a perm she'd pack her rods and give me one..lolI leave work a week today..was telling Liz earlier, don't know how many times I've checked the mileage and route..almost as though if I were to keep checking somehow it might lessen..lol..quite the gals, not sure how I'll kep them both in line..

Hi everyone!!
Wow, Lots to read since i've been on a whirl wind again.
LOL, well I did write a very long post but lost it.
Sorry, I am frazzled. My neice has me very very upset made me cry too.
Which has my family in an up roar...I am about ready to just lock myself in my room.

Anyway, my goodness Betty, the porch is wonderful and all of your gardening in a day wish.

It is grand to come to a place that i can smile on all your goings on. So happy for all you and your gardens and family and travels!! Woohoo, monday can't come soon enogh for me. I love to see that you are busy with the swaps and grandchildren and just plain being you...You have no idea how incredibly good it makes me feel.

So, some good news is that yippeee we found a nice screen house, DH is going to get to RELAX for the first time in weeks. My house is in presentable manner for our Company and that just makes me giddy.

Thank you all for such nice comments on my picture.

I am so excited for the Meeting at Carols, it in two days!!
What a lovely playhouse. LOL...I want to play there one day.

So, I was running way behind schedual today and now my nerves are shot to pieces so I am just going to bid you a safe and happy weekend. PS I will be here reading in between last miinute stuff.

OH, Shar...I read the last three articles, they are wonderful as ever! Thank you for running Our SP these last months. i have had a wonderful time with them.

Jaye, you are a Doll!
Everyone here is....

HI all,

Judy..I can feel your excitment through the computer screen!

I have been out all day with a friend and we went and had all homemade Italian food at another old friend's for lunch.
Back to my one friends home ..and we installed something called a magicJack so she can make long distance calls over the computer. One time fee for the magicJack and one years' free calls in U.S. and Canada was $40.00. each year following is $19.95. We got it working and we called my friend in Montreal. Quite proud of ourselves.
She also gave me three sections of lattice..3x4 and some Morning glories..a couple of butterlfy bush cuttings she started..and a slip fo King Kong coleus. The Italian friend gave us lots of fresh lettuce from her garden..two kinds..A really great day.

Unfortunately Betty will not be able to come on Friday..but good for her..she has got her appointment for her Cta scan test Friday afternoon. We will get togther some other time.
Haven't heard from Gillian yet..she is in Kitchener which is two hours drive from here. She wrote that we would firm up plans today..
I will call her later.

That play house was bulit by my neighbour about 25 years ago for his own kids when they were small..then he turned it into a shed for his riding mower. Then they bought a big trailer and the play house was in the way of where he wanted to keep the trailer.
So..he offered it to me..they rolled it on cedar logs across his yard to mine. I painted it all up pretty and it is for their grandkids and mine to play when they are visiting..although now my youngest grandkids have sort of outgrown it.
I store all the garden ornaments in it in the winter.

This is Dana and I having lunch inside. Hayley took the photos.

HI all,

Judy..I can feel your excitment through the computer screen!

I have been out all day with a friend and we went and had all homemade Italian food at another old friend's for lunch.
Back to my one friends home ..and we installed something called a magicJack so she can make long distance calls over the computer. One time fee for the magicJack and one years' free calls in U.S. and Canada was $40.00. each year following is $19.95. We got it working and we called my friend in Montreal. Quite proud of ourselves.
She also gave me three sections of lattice..3x4 and some Morning glories..a couple of butterlfy bush cuttings she started..and a slip fo King Kong coleus. The Italian friend gave us lots of fresh lettuce from her garden..two kinds..A really great day.

Unfortunately Betty will not be able to come on Friday..but good for her..she has got her appointment for her Cta scan test Friday afternoon. We will get togther some other time.
Haven't heard from Gillian yet..she is in Kitchener which is two hours drive from here. She wrote that we would firm up plans today..
I will call her later.

That play house was bulit by my neighbour about 25 years ago for his own kids when they were small..then he turned it into a shed for his riding mower. Then they bought a big trailer and the play house was in the way of where he wanted to keep the trailer.
So..he offered it to me..they rolled it on cedar logs across his yard to mine. I painted it all up pretty and it is for their grandkids and mine to play when they are visiting..although now my youngest grandkids have sort of outgrown it.
I store all the garden ornaments in it in the winter.

This is Dana and I having lunch inside...about 4 years ago. Hayley took the photos.

This is the two of them blowing bubbles..
They are wearing ID cards I made for them on their wrists..and I made some for my neighbours grandkids too.
Gave them all nicknames...
Dana is Smiley..always has big smile
Hayley is legs..long legs and plays soccer.
Lucy is Frisky..she loves horses..and loves to gallop around pretneding she is a horuse.
Jake is Fingers..because he plays piano really well.
Lucy and Jake are my neighbours grandkids.

This is the two of them blowing bubbles..
They are wearing ID cards I made for them on their wrists..and I made some for my neighbours grandkids too.
We named it "The Club"
Gave them all nicknames...
Dana is Smiley..always has big smile
Hayley is legs..long legs and plays soccer.
Lucy is Frisky..she loves horses..and loves to gallop around pretending she is a horuse.
Jake is Fingers..because he plays piano really well.
Lucy and Jake are my neighbours grandkids.

Good News!
I just spoke to Gillian..
All is well for her visit on Friday.
I'll be sure to take lots of pictures..

She will try to arrive about 11:30..we'll have lunch...and spend the afternoon playing with the children and chatting and relaxing in the garden..then we'll have dinner and she will head back to Kitchener in the evening.
Sounds like a wonderful day.

I am so looking forward to it.

Wish you could all come..

Cheers,
Carol

Carol, such beautiful picture and grand memories...woohoo got to read them twice!!LOL.
How fun, I can feel your excitement too..Now Look forward to hearing and seeing the events of a secret garden visit.

I am so very glad that you and Betty will make other plans to meet. Something to look forward to in the future!

See you on the morrow!! got to pack for weekend, lol almost done.

Well class just finished, it's a long time since 4:45am..tired out..yes, unfortunately I can't make Friday, got a series of tests..I'll drive in tomorrow as I have to be back in Midland late afternoon, and then on Friday am tests. Not quite sure what is going on, got a call today on my home phone, too late to call the number but it was Barrie hospital saying they wanted to book me in for tests and to please call tomorrow..not sure which doctor booked them, but, it must be a test that is not performed in Midland or Penetang...so I must call tomorrow morning..

One of the girls finished her 2 muskoka chairs (adirondak) and Rita finished her 24" x 36" floor mat, she was pleased with it..it's going in the mudroom which faces the lake and where Canada Geese live...

Thought I'd post photo for you..

So happy to hear the test are finally going to be done--again. Keeping you in my prayers Betty.

The Canda geese are just wonderful--oh it should be in my home!! Tell whoever did it it is absolutely beautiful!!!!

Betty, we're all sending good thoughts your way, you know that.

Here is a link to the first article I wrote on Alaska, published today...

http://davesgarden.com/guides/articles/view/1323/

Hope you have time to read it..

Early morning, such a soft rain falling, would be nice to just sit and putter in the house today, but, not to be, off to the city..

Will read the article Shar when I arrive at work

Marion, will tell her..the color will come out so vibrant once she puts the finishing coats to it...

Poor Paul (boss/BIL) he must be shaking his head, Wayne has been going for series of tests, Suzanne as well, LeeAnn has to have a minor operation, Paul himself is undergoing series of tests so it's always someone off each day..there are doctors on the upper floor of the building I tell him he should contact to see if we can have a group session..lol..could say it's our age group, but the young ones need fixing as well..

Poor Sailor, her hip is bad today, must be the weather, she's hobbling along...arthritis I would guess ..

Well I'm dressed, bet get my act in gear as I have to drive myself today - must leave early today..

Betty, do you have medication for Sailor to help with arthritis pain? My oldest dog has been taking a nutritional supplement for about a year now because he has joint problems too. He used to take something called Rimadyl (sp?) but is now on Glycosamine. (sp?) These might be available online but I got mine at the Vet's office. I hope that you will get her something to help if she is not already taking something.

Starz, you got my attention when speaking of butterfly bush starts. Do you know how your friend did this, or do you know how it is done? Someone wants a piece of mine and I am not sure what to do.

I too can feel Judy's. Betty's and Liz's excitement about the get together. I wish that I had been able to attend also, but not in the cards for now.

Sharron, I read you article on another thread and found it to be quite interesting. Thank you for sharing so much of the trip with us. Almost feels like we were there.

Take care everyone.

Ruby

Morning all,
Sharon..just enjoyed reading your article on Alaska... ..love that photo of you in the fancy hat at the top of Carol's Memory Garden. I look forward to the next one. Thank you for sharing your incredible experience with us.

Hi Betty..My goodness....you do need a Doctor on the staff there..hope your drive in to work and tests go well for you today.

Hi Judy..it is fun to have children around..makes me feel like a kid too. I keep thinking about tomorrow....and the fun we will have.

Jeannine..have you decided on the Fancy Offical name for your new puppy?

Wondering about Gita..and how her cousin's will love the painted rock she did for them.

Hi to Marion, Jaye, Liz, Dawn, Laura, Bev, Paul, Ruby, Vicki. and Cathy. Oh..and hello to Deborah who popped in.

It is windy ..cool and cloudy here today..
Hmmmmmmmmm........my garden stroll will have to wait....

Cheers,
Carol

Hi Ruby..
We cross posted..
My friend said she just stuck the cuttings in the ground....and kept them well watered...and a few in potting soil in pots.
Usually she dips the cutting in rooting powder but she said she didn't this time. She tells me you pull off the bottom few leaves and sticks them in...and they will root from where the leaves were pulled off.
She has very good luck with cuttings.

Good Luck with yours.

Good morning all!! Well have to do inside work today. It rained last night and will today. I don't know what I will get myself into today, trouble probably. I am going to try to get some fireworks pics tomorrow night, crossing my fingers here.
Where is Paul/?Haven't checked in for a while. He must be somewhere out in the garden.
Betty my prayers are with you dear ladie that they will find your problem and fix you up good as new.
Will check in later. HUGS BEV Coriopsis

morning all,

jaye, lol im sooooo crazy now!!! anticipation growing heavy, boss is betting i get introuble at the airport! lol she said the first person who wants to look in my bag is going to irritate me and there going to haul me away lol
there making fun of me because i havent been on a airplane since the 80"s so all this security junk has just made me nuts with what you can and cant take so i shipped down the project peices so i dont make the morning news! lol
dont know if i'll start blubbering,not planning on it but then again if i see crying i just might have to join in good greif the people will think someone died....
trying to not get think about it to much today is my last work day before the trip so i have to stay focused.

carol, oh btw when the playhouse dissapears ummm its in my yard
just the coolest thing i have seen! have a wonderful visit.

betty, glad your going for more tests hope all is well! gosh have you started packing yet??? im thinking about it maby sat night,
cant tell you how im sooo looking foward to all of this! what are you working on this weekend? oh how beautiful the geese are so life like!

vicki, omg was their a full moon yesterday??????
we got our load in 3 days late and 6 pallets omg!!!!
then two customers in store both afro american a lady, and a man she walked in frount of him to get a tube of haircolor and all h___ broke loose, f bombs, bword even the dreaded c word omg we were flabergasted i hit the floor to look at my boss with omg! didnt want them to see me with the look after 5 minutes of yelling, they left and appologised to us for the comotion...
later in the afternoon after we calmed down from all of this another gal we know afro american and this cacasion lady got into it over bumping a purse into her and bumping into her down a isle my first thought at this scene was forget this im going home and going to have me a big shot of whiskey!!
this one was calm and she did appologise to us we catered to her extra to make sure she was happy.. in all my years i have never seen such behavior like this just shaking my head.

ruby, glad the dogs have something for that, just yesterday say a man walking his german shepard and a dog that looked like your lucky awww they were walkingso slow you could see the struggle they were having just made me sad to watch, wish you were comming , but i understand :(

marion, welcome back glad your doing good ahhh pc's can be such a pain..

jeannine, green snakes lol some dream!

bev, you have such lovely flowers

everyone have a wonderful day

This message was edited Jul 3, 2008 5:21 AM

Hi all!

Betty, sorry I didn't answer your question right away, my satellite internet provider has been having issues - so frustrating, waiting for pages to change or not being able to connect at all! And all that frustration for the bargain price of $62/month, aargh!

Tomorrow, July 4th we are going to Durham, NC for a BBQ and then saturday our neighbor has invited us to a pig roast. Plus my GD is here for the extended weekend with her folks. She is an endless source of amusement at 17 months of age. Gets into everything and then gives you a cheezy grin when you catch her doing something she knows she shouldn't do, LOL!

Betty, I hope the tests go well, I know you would like to find out what is causing your problem but hopefully it will be something simple..

Sharon, your article and pictures of Alaska are great! I lurked on Carols page a lot but never posted, there was just so much to read that by the time I wanted to comment, I had forgotten what I wanted to comment about! I didn;t know she had passed away until right before you went to Alaska, when you mentioned her on another thread.

Starr, I've heard of the magic jack, was wondering do you need a microphone to talk or does it use your phone somehow through the computer? How is the connection, like using a cell phone or a landline?

Terri

Hi Terri, (dragonfly 53)..HEY GIRLS WE HAVE TWO DRAGONFLYS ..53 AND 62

About the MagicJack..you plug the phone jack from a regular phone into the MagicJack...and then the MagicJack goes into a USB port on your computer.and use it like a regular phone. There was a tiny bit of crackling..but the sound was good.
You need an extra phone for this set-up because it gives you a different phone number for that phone. You choose the area code and State that you want the new number to be. We didn't see an option for the Canadian area codes so my friend just chose the first one.. 480..Arizona..LOL

Hey Liz..you behave at the airport!! :) Glad you like the playhouse..I'll take pics of Sonora, Ian, and Ella playing there.
Up here we have to take off our shoes and put them in the bin to go through security...along with everything else..
Purses jackets etc.

I've got a few Morning Glories blooming early.

Awww Dragon53, aren't granddaughters the best? Mine is thirteen months old now and is so much fun to be around. Within the next couple of hours I will going to visit her.

I walked around the back yard a bit earlier and got eaten up by bugs. I usually put some bug spray on if I know that I will be out there any length of time, but didn't today and paid for it. I have several welps on my legs. For a couple of months now in one of my beds I had some sort of volunteer plant or weed sprout up. It wasn't marked with a name tag or anything and didn't look like anything that I had planted. Today when I went out it had bloomed. It is a very dark maroon color, almost black and is shaped somewhat like an open rose. I will try to get a picture and post it for identification. I love finding things that I can't remember having planted or don't know where they came from.

John is steadily working on the walkway. Rock work is slow work. He has to fit each and every rock "just so." He does beautiful work, but again, it is slow work. It is going to be extra nice though. Now, if on down the road I can work things so that I have an indoor space for my many houseplants, I will be as happy as can be. I am thinking that whenever Tucker moves out, I will see about enlarging his room and having it be mostly glass. If money were not an issue I would also install an inside pool. Guess what? Money is an issue. ha-ha

Starzz, thanks for letting me know about the butterfly bush. I believe that I can do that. Hopefully it will work out for me.
Well, I need to get up and get ready to go and visit with Emily. I hope that everyone is having a good day.

Take care.

Ruby

Just called the hospital, going again on Tuesday 1:00 pm..have to pick up tomorrow 2 viles of something..guess it's a 3 hr. test, starts with bio something..anyway you take a glass, wait 45 minutes, then they take photo's then again in another 20 min. more photo's and again each taking more yukky drinks..

Paul's not in the best of humour this morning so I'll stay clean but later I will d-mail him telling him I need Tuesday off as well..might try and take it as holidays..we'll see, if I did I could leave Wedn. morning providing I survive the tests..lol...

No Liz, not packed, but I'm a 'last minute' packer..few things I need done before then..just trying to organize myself somewhat as I've promised to help Suzanne tonight, Sat. night so will leave minimal time but I work well under duress...

Well you all have a long weekend this weekend..Terri aren't they adorable at that age..you'll have to take photo's..are they calling for half decent weather for you to enjoy? Isn't $62.00 for internet a lot of money...I have high speed and unlimited use for about $34.99 a month and I thought that was high..

Carol, you'll have to explain how it's used...might be worthwhile getting..

Liz, am sure the flight attendants will have to tie you to your seat and know you'll be telling everyone the purpose of your visit..so cute..yesterday must have been the day for use of 'dirty' words..had to tell a few co-workers to go easy on them...not a prude but no reason to be using them every 4 words...

How's the knee Bev, all better? Bev, love the coriopsis..was sorry that the heavy rains played havoc with mine...

Carol, that's very interesting about the butterfly bush..I've about 6 of them, they are gorgeous when in bloom...will have to try a few branches in the back 40 and see what happens..I am terribly upset I'll not be able to make it, wouldn't you know..could put off some of the tests but as you know the waiting list, to get in this soon is a bonus, if I were to have them change the tests lordy knows when I'd get in again...You spend a lot of time playing with the children in the neighborhood as well as grandchildren..I do the same, was nice on July 1st parade all the young ones waving saying 'hi Betty'..when I moved to my home having a variety store next door was told that it was the hangout for teens and I'd have lots of damage..nada, never, often if they are out in the parking lot I'll go gab with them/make jokes..even had them do a few things for me and treated them to pop and ice-cream, treat them nice and they'll not be troublesome..

Not raining right this minute, they are calling for clearing sky so if I look between the dark clouds there is sections of blue..lets hope..maybe if I'm home early after tests I might get to cut my grass before Kathy does...lol

Ruby, will have to go in search of meds for Sailor..keep telling everyone who drops in during the day or come over on weekends that they should not throw the ball any distance .. she so loves to play ball but then she can barely walk...have to make a sign to remind them, just as I did with the 'cookie' treats..couldn't believe how much weight she was putting on when I was monitoring her weight only to find out that she was getting mega treats..everyone think they are being kind to her when in reality they are adding to her problems..

Enjoy your visit Ruby..yep, we need to win a lottery..just think of all the fun we could have...I already have mine winning planned..purchase an rv and travel Canada and USA visiting DG friends...lol...so keep your fingers crossed...

Just heard on the news that as of July 1st. our Embridge Gas will go up 45%..wonderful when you heat with gas..me who likes hot and toasty..I'll be paying..

Carol I had to chuckle yesterday.After reading your post there was an info mercial about that set up. Sounds really neat and inexpensive. I might have to check into it. Can you get rid of your regular phone? Love the playhouse. Have always wanted one. Even if it just sat. They can make a good tool shed tho in the winter.

Betty thinking of you today. After I go to work I won't be back on until tomorrow morning. Unless DH is watching a hunting show or something.

Liz that was quite the day you guys had. I can't match that one yet! You will definitely need this vacation. I try not to think of you guys possibly coming as I get to excited. But I am going to be working alot. Prime vacation time. So I need to fill in.

Bev do you know if any of the hostas are smaller ones as the space I want them for is not real wide and I want them smaller. Might not temp the deer as much. Since they like to eat my corn plants this year.

I know I am missing alot of you.But my time is limited today. Have to get going and see what I can accomplish.

Most of the dishes are done. The kitchen is still cluttered. I planted some carrots and radishes this morn. Started watering again as I didn't finish yesterday. Our rain passed us by. But you could feel it in the air.
Laundry is just about caught up until tomorrow. So I'd better get going.

Have the day you need.
Vicki

Vicki, know the girls are hoping to make it up there as am I..if you get a bunch of rowdies in your store and the mgr. wants them out, check them out, it could be 'us'...

Betty!! My knee is great thankyou. Ves, All these hostas are babies, but will make big ones if they survive. HUGS BEV

Updated puppiy picture - Day 10

Look how big they have gotten!!!! Dana said they are each over 2 lbs now!

This message was edited Jul 3, 2008 11:01 AM

How cute! I want a puppy!

Good afternoon to all on this Gorgeous Summer Day!!

First, I just want to say
Betty, Extra prayers going up this day and days to follow,

You all Will be with us on this visit.
In spirit, prayer and good thoughts.
…One day, it is in my hope and dreams that we all could be together.

Oh my gosh, Take a look at everyones Gardens, well before you come ladies!
LOL, big, big warning....
...are your ready? Think of the psycho music as you enter my gardens!! Rained again so no weeding. ROFL, I guess they are pretty to look at, natures way.LOL.
I give fair warning so you don't run away screeming...( I am telling you, of all the years I've been here and had nice gardens, this had to be the year of the deer!)
And, now I just gave up planting anything...You, really will be in Glenview and not in the jungles, lol

Anyways...Welcome Terri and Marilyn, nice to see you...You'll find this group to be so much fun and loving too...

Hello Again, Marion and Jaye. Jay, I have enjoyed "lurking" in your Sweet...thread
(LOL) sorry I have forgotten the rest of the name) But, my gosh, you ladies are funny over there. Will have to drop in and say Hey there.

Dawn, Yikes you be careful with them spider, that would scare me into not going back out for weeks. LOL, I would quick run away and find something else to do, you are a brave girl! Are you excited and pacing the floors yet for baby?

Jeannine, LOL, that was funny about your dream. LOL, musta been thinking about snakes. Now the puppies are growing pretty rapidly, woohoo, how exciting, rest up on vacation and get ready for new puppy. Bella, what a pretty name!

Bev and Jeannine, was bummed to hear of bad knees and feet, did say a quick prayer and glad you are both better.

Oh gosh forgot all that I have read…Getting some threads mixed up here.
Guess I need to slow down.

Anyway, Oh Bev…Have a wonderful time in Durham and lots of enjoyment with the little one.

LOL Ves, You sure had a busy day the other day. Hope today is good at work.
Now, are you still searching for a pup? How is TY? Nice to grow some Vegtables,

Beware, I think Liz is going to buy everything all at one time, hahah, this way days work is done and you can come and play. Do you know your schedule for next week? I already did a map quest so we don’t get lost, Betty is going to need that lil Angel with us goofing off. But good thing no cracker barrels in the north woods or 7 elevens cuz Liz would have us stopping at every other one for a free slurpee!! Heheh, You’ll know it us!!

Hi Ruby! You know, I love to watch volunteers come up. LOL, sometimes it’s a good thing that I don’t weed all the time otherwise I might not be so pleasantly surprised. When I do weed, I quite sure I pull up some actual flowers as well, many times I just toss seed here and there, forget and yank the unknown leaved plant as a weed. So Once I planted a Bee Balm in one area and to my utter surprise in came up in a totally different location! All I can say is it must have liked it there better, and there is where it continues to grow.

Carol and Gilli, Will be thinking of you two tomorrow. LOL all day!

OMG, Liz…I had to laugh with the envision you hitting the floor! Did you slap your hand over your mouth? Holy cow…You be good on the plane now, I don’t want to be picking you up from the police station. I’ll be pacing the floor as it is waiting for the plan to arrive. Which reminds me, got to grab the book strap…Got it!

Waving hello to Cat, OMG are you ok? Heard about the storms out there.
Hope all is well with you.

Hiya Shar! I have truly enjoyed your Article today. I have been following the Journey from the beginning. You are an inspiration to many and I think your article tells an amazing story of friendship. I am thinking Carol was with you every step of the way.
If I were to close my eyes and have someone read your story to me, I know I could be right there too. The photos are awsom…Still enjoy going back and seeing them.
You have made a lasting impression in my mind.

Hi Laura!! You still, enjoying your grand daughter. When are you going to introduce her?

Well, I better get to doing something now that I’ve written a book.
Happy weekend, safe travels and Celebrate eachother!

Checking in and wishing y'all a wonderful time. Liz, make sure you wear shoes that are easy to slip off...security at the airport will make you remove them. I had a pair of laced-up boots when flying to Houston, 3 years ago...talk about an embarrasing moment.
Betty and Bev, sending prayers for you both. Betty, I pray the CAT scan will help pin point the source of your agony.
Judy, Sweet Interruption just have a handful of regulars, and like Marion, they are all so warm as this group here.

Blessings Galore,
Jaye