Jane, I'm with you worrying about a fur baby's upset tummy system. Hope you get it settled before your summer heat makes it worse. Our low was 76° right now so I have the slider next to this computer open and not much difference from inside to out. The house stays pretty cool with the dark tinted windows & I've been doing laundry early morn or late night to avoid peak power usage. Sure would hate to have the rolling OFF with these 100° temps. Have I mentioned I hate summer???

Cats have had their breakfast salmon. I have to crush the little round bones or they will lick around them & leave in their bowls. I figure they have some "food" value to them so take time to mash before serving. Callie wanted hers in the garage, she just sits & won't move to come in. She will sleep again until mid morning & think the bugs don't bother her in the garage. She doesn't like the AC and that's where I draw the line, I'm not about to turn it off to please a cat! Tiger slept in my bed all night but Tom still prefers sleeping outside but waiting by the door for breakfast.

Did we actually beat Amy up this morning?  I'd better get a move on, I hear the guy next door hammering. He's building a new chicken coop, the other was so cute I hate to see them take it down. Same couple putting in the pool. Really nice kids, about same ages as my kids. Her parents bought the house across the street & are totally remodeling, think would have been easier to take the one down & start from scratch. They are a few years younger than I am, had "downsized" and think he was going stir crazy not having something to work on. He does a lot of the work himself & seems to have plenty of good workers when needed.

Sat here long enough so time to feed me. Need to do some ironing before heading to get that tire replaced. Haven't started the RV for weeks, think it has new batteries as well as new tires except for that one. I've replaced so many batteries & tires in that thing I can't keep track, time it earns it's keep & takes me on a trip, don't you think?

Good morning...
No , Shirley I was up and running to the grocery store this morning for 7 am opening. Much easier to shop in and out in jig time.  Groceries all put away and now to bake some pies after I help Kyle for a minute.
Patricia, thank you for the rain. A gentle rain is falling and I do hope it keeps up all day and night.

Jane, hope Mickie is feeling better today..

Best see what mischief I can get into 

Enjoy your day and stay safe..

 

Good morning everyone. Looks like today and  tonight will be  the last of beautiful weather for awhile. The heat and humidity will be coming back tomorrow. It has been quiet in here the last few days wi th no AC running and not even a fan.

JANE  I am with you, if summer was these  temperatures all the  time wi th rain a t night I might like i t be tter than spring and autumn.

PATRICIA  in the very dry southwest a strong wind can start a fire with dry twigs rubbing together. At least that is what I have read. In this psr tohe country we get brush fires and most times they are put out fast. I think my only job sitting down was at 16 working in a jewelry company.

RAMMEL  glad you solved your keyboard problem. I have nothing metal on the desk or near the keyboard. Most of my problems are with this lemon of an HP. Will never buy another one from that company.

TOMEREADER1  My mouse was giving me a hrd time, had to realy hit it hard to make it work. When my grandson was here working on my PC he got frustated with it and went out and bought me a new one, works great.

SHIRLEY  like you my daughter is living with 100+ temperatures. Their low for the night for me would be a pretty good high temp. Anything above 80 is too hot for me. Guess that is why like you I rather have winter.

JANE  I am so tempted to buy an air fryer but do not really have counter space for it. Do you ever see the commercial with Emeril Lagasse and his all in one thingy? It even dehydrates food. I wonder if it as good as he claims. Again not room for anything more. Of course I could get rid of the toaster oven.

AMY  just think of how happy those in the southwest would be to have a nice steady rain soaking into the earth for a few days wou ld love it.

Be tter get a move on and have breakfas t and get dressed for the day.

Have a good day, keep cool if possible.

Rammel, it's the kind of mouse with the red light coming from it.  I have cleaned the bottom of it, but that didn't help.  I will try disconnect & re-plug.  Thanks for your help.

Good morning from a sunny, cloudless, 76° Interior! After having one fire, yesterday saw an increase to nine and fifty-two state-wide. It also had sunny, smoky, windy skies, T-storms, and back to sunny again. I guess after a rainy spring, it's gotten past the last four rainy summers. For a forested state, these fires are a sign of summer and an income generator for the village hotspot crews.

Shirley, you had a hectic day yesterday. I see we're sharing our lows today! Another busy day for you and for me, one of finishing odds and ends of jobs I worked on all week.

Farrah gets 2.5 ounces of grain-free wet food in the morning but has a senior cat's dry food and fresh water daily. She has gotten bossy! In the morning, she will jump on the bed, buts my face, & when she knows I'm up, she'll run to her food dish, then tails me as if she's never been fed and doesn't have remaining dry food in her dish!

My neighbor likes to sit close to our shared wall and play his guitar and sing falsetto. This is whenever the mood strikes him. Unfortunately, it's the only place my couch, and therefore the computer goes. So, in self-defense, I purchased a small white noise machine I can place on top of the couch. Otherwise, with the lockdown going on its fifteenth month, it's fairly quiet.

Jane, your pork chops sound good to me. I might try that tonight; I love grinding green peppercorns and kosher salt on both sides with a little olive oil before roasting. Either that or a small dab of the Habernaro, pineapple, mango cooking blend wet spice I picked up on a whim on the fourth. No, I have no idea what it tastes like but it sounded good!

I miss my ethnic groceries; I guess they can't open because they're small? I don't know the reasons, but I miss shopping there. The big chains don't appeal to me, and they don't seem to know their local customers either. They're all very corporate. And I don't mean that in a good way. But, after June 21st, solstice, the various farmers' markets will be open. Yay!

Jane, Farrah's eating issues last year turned out to be beginning periodontal disease, and she needs another yearly appointment. Has the vet checked for that? It's widespread in older cats and dogs, per my vet.

Amy, I'd gladly send you more, but I guess now we need it too. Bummer, as we said back when we were kids. Enjoy your busy day!

Gloria, you could also share my rain with Amy, it's not something I want, but evidently, we need more of it.  🙄  Unfortunately, there aren't many ACs here, if at all, as we're either cold or have a hot, dry heat. topping out in the nineties. We used to see dry summer temperatures of 104° to 108°, but that passed many years ago!

The only sitting job I ever had was managing a small boutique hotel. Even when I was assigned a desk at various retail departments, I rarely had a chance to use it. But, of course, I welcomed the two bus rides at either end of my shifts.

I donated my microwave and kept the multipurpose toaster oven. Microwaved food tasted off to me. Now I have lots of cast-iron cookware and a big anodized wok. I've even stopped using my toaster oven for more than toast. With my limited counter space, that may be the next to go.

Anytime I'm tempted to buy something, I search for independent, not sponsored reviews. For example, Rubbermaid sold their plastic bins on Amazon for an excellent price, and I needed a couple. However, looking at the reviews, they were generally negative of both quality, showing pictures and company responses. So I decided to pay more and buy local.

Hi Tomereader, I have a mouse with the red light, and mine seems to have a five-year run before buying new.

So, there's my book for today...

This mouse is probably ready to draw Social Security!  Lots more than 5 years old.
I have a wireless mouse somewhere around here, that's hardly been used, so I may search for it, and switch out.

I regretfully have to share that Our Michele passed away peacefully last night at 9:30 MDT.

Thank you ALL for the love and support you have shown for our family.  This love and support for our beautiful family will get us through this.....we are all doing amazingly well......we are never ready, but we are blessed she went peacefully and did not have to suffer or have her family suffer any longer😩💔🙏

Jenny, I am so very sorry to hear of Michele's death. With her family's support, she fought long and hard, and now she's at peace.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very near."

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very near."


Patricia, how true!! The unseen force for us to carry on..

Jenny, may God bless each of you with precious memories of happy times.  My love and prayers are with you, dear friend.

As I was reading through the messages earlier this week, from this group, when Cas died 7/2/2013, I realized how much you all helped "keep me sane" with so much to do. So, Jenny, please share our sympathy and tears with Michele's little ones to show her how much all of us cared for her and them. Can't ever have too much love at a time like this, no matter what the ages.

Give Dave a big hug and tell him that MY mother used to say that "it sometimes is good for children to see their parents cry", so love and hug those precious children, and admit how much it hurts that she is gone. When the kids are older they will remember what a devoted husband he was all through the years, but especially during this long illness, knowing that he did understand each painful step.

I am sure, like the whole world, this past year has been unbearably difficult with the virus restrictions as well as what your family faced every day. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you, that you can find peace in the coming days knowing that Michele is no long in pain and her spirit floats effortlessly around you, free to watch over her babies as they grow up.

I always felt my mother had a special insight to our feelings because her mother died when she was 7 years old. I will pray that Michele's children can find and hold that special caring that comes from such a heartbreak as losing a mother so young.  Sincerely, a friend in Kansas.

Oh My!  JENNY, i thought I was having a difficult day but yours is much more difficult.  I can't say it any better than everyone else did so I'm not going to try.  I will continue to keep you all in my prayers as you all face this difficult time!  God be with you all!  You all had a special feeling for one another and that will always be with you as will Michele be with you forever.  God bless you, one and all!

Good morning...

A lovely sunny morning here temp is at 57° for the moment.

Laundry will dry in no time on the line today. Yesterday we had rain, gentle at times and then through the night I heard it . Lawn will have a reprieve and grass cutting will begin again.

Talked with a friend  to find out they are going to sell their home. He had part of his leg removed and is on dialyses three time a week . The drive from here to the city is long and tiring plus she can't look after him anymore.

Gloria, I wish everyone had that rain  yesterday, I saw on the news last night the forest fire that are raging and firemen preparing for fires in their areas.

Enjoy your day and stay safe. 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We're up and (sort of) attem.  I have some stuff planned for today but it's iffy that I'll even feel like doing it.  I think Mickie is feeling a bit better.  We didn't have any urgent calls all evening and only one during the night. 

We also had rain overnight and it's 66º right now heading for a high of high of 88.  with more rain predicted for early evening into the night.  The grass is holding out it's tongue for the moisture and lapping it up!

I don't know if Cooper will be coming today.  Frankie has a short day and she said that if she's running late, he'll be ok by himself!  We'll see!

I think a quick run to Davy's might be in order today.  I don't need much but a couple items are hollering for increases.

I had a bag of shrimp in the freezer and last yesterday I ran across a pretty good recipe for baking it.  Turned out great and there's enough left for a meal today.

I hope you all have a good day today...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

I am so sorry, Jenny.  Michelle was such a courageous fighter.  I am praying for you and Bob and Dave and the children.

Good morning...I don't normally post on this site..but I have prayed for Michelle and family...Jenny adding my condolences to all of you..may God hold you close at this time...CC

Hello to all my dear friends. I am alive and fairly well but not much energy to sustain it.  Bubble has been unwell for quite a while and she asked me to convey her best wishes to you. She will resume her posting soon. I think of our good times together and long for the days that will never be again.  All the best to you

Don, thank you for letting us know about Bubble.

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. Did you get the rain yesterday and last night? I did hear that a tornado touched down in some areas but have yet to hear where. Stay well..

Thank you Don, for letting us know about Bubble.

Thanks for the update, Don, been worried about Bubble. Like you, so many good memories and know they can't happen again. Best to take each day and make it the best of what is offered, right?
No energy left here, either, but happy to have reached 86 and still around. Hard to get used to believing we really are getting old, isn't it?

Got up early to clean the pool before it got too hot. Pow... heard that pop & lights went out while I was dressing in a "windowless" bathroom. It was DARK! Went into camping mode & got out the flashlights that are no longer flashlight but push button solar rechargables, fed cats & myself. Actually a pretty good breakfast since I have gas cook stove. Usually have hard boiled eggs ready for anything that comes up, peeled one, cut a couple thick slices of Italian bread I got at the store yesterday... a chunk of real butter in a skillet toasted the bread, spoon full of grape jam, put a pan of water on for instant Folgers & even had a big container of watermelon I cut up yesterday. Best watermelon I've had in years.

Power was off a little over 2 hours so too hot to work outside on the pool now. Mixed up some pimento cheese to slather on that Italian bread... glass of iced tea and I think I'll take a nap to sleep away this HOT day! Weather guesser says we have a cool day on Monday so anything & everything can wait for Monday!

Oh, Jane & Amy (anybody else interested) I have 2 tomatoes turning, they are small but will pick by tonight in case the bugs move in. Had to toss one tomato that was icky on bottom, not sure why. Lots of teeny tiny bugs, do y'all have advice what to use? One tomato is the Early Girl so expected them to be small, but other is Beef Steak & I wanted plate size from it!!!

My sons are driving back to Kansas today, I was hoping for cloud cover for them but radar not showing a single shower between central CO and central KS. I worry about tires too hot on those highways and breakdowns that leave people sweltering in the sun. I wish they were traveling together but they have their own pace (one pulling a camper).

Thoughts with you and all the family, Jenny, and prayers that everyone is prepared for this changing life.

You slipped in, Patricia. When we have this horrible heat I always picture me being in Alaska where it is nice and cool & even cooler at night. Did you ever get the feeling I envy you that spot of the world? 

Shirley, we have bouts of rain punctuated by a few days of sunshine. Now, since we have T-storms move through, we have 52 fires. Still interested? 

Shirley, not sure what the bugs are but you may have blossom end rot. Save your eggs shells ,crunch them up and put them around the base of your tomato plants. This was my problem last year so all winter long I save my shells to put around the plants. They are also good to keep slugs away from your hostas too.

Hum, Amy, my mother used to always save the egg shells, kept them drying on a cabinet top. I will give it a try starting in the morning.

Forgot about those fires, Patricia. Know it is a problem everywhere when got & dry but for some reason Alaska didn't fit the image in my head! 

The boys are about halfway home and keeping track of each other. A relief to think they are close enough they could help if either needed. I'm a mother, get paid to worry!!!!

Good morning...Happy Father's Day to the Dads.

Starting off at 52° this  sunny morning. A day of rest here, just meeting with friends to swap parcels and that is it.
Yesterday saw a lot of weeds find a new home in the compost bin. Still have a bit more to do then I can move onto brushing out the lilacs.

 Hope we soon hear from Joy  and Lloyd.......he is also missing.

Phyliss, last nights supper was spaghetti in the instant pot.........10 min and it is done no boiling water!


Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I've been avoiding my computer because it's been acting crazy and also because I might have to have it serviced.  I have a paper to fill out and send in and I'm trying to get that finished before I service the computer because it's due 6/30.  I'm frustrated!

If I disappear in the near future, don't worry!  I'll be back when the computer decides to behave!  I hope you all have a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow.

Haha, Jane, I've been avoiding my computer because I am acting crazy! Seriously, we've had some updates with the computer & some pending for iPad and phone (those 2 have to have permission to update)... don't like changes but the computer has made some I am not at all happy about.

Been to church but didn't go to McDonald's after because I needed to get back & take care of the pool before it gets too hot. Need to vac, running the pump all the time drops the dirt from the water to the bottom & must clean it up & add more water since the hot wind has sucked a couple inches out this week. Nothing new except a possibility of T-storms later this afternoon. We are due, it's wheat harvest time & always a gamble if storms will flatten the wheat before the crews come through cutting their way north. After 50+ years in Kansas I kinda think like a wheat farmer.

Wishing all a Super Sunday/Happy Father's Day!

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the special Dads here in our group. 

My sincerest THANK YOU for all of the beautiful words you have shared here for our family.  I have so appreciated the love and support over the past years and the prayers that were said for Our Dear Michele💕 I can not believe her battle is over💔 In my heart I truthfully believed she would be able to beat this monster.......prayers from around the world....and yet it seems God needed her more💔💕

Jenny, I think we all hoped a miracle would happen and came to check every day, holding our breath. For me I feel grateful that you shared with us the spirit of her battle, every time she went for another painful procedure that didn't work, my heart was heavy. My prayer is that your family can grieve in peace and find joy with all she brought to this world. God Bless...

Jenny, I agree with Shirley, now is the time to concentrate on family and upholding those in need.

The weather here is sunny again, with some clouds here and there with prophesized rain returning tomorrow. Nothing here except finalizing multiple house projects finishing hopefully by Tuesday.

What a day! 

FIRST...JENNY, it was no chore praying for Michele.  It was my pleasure to include her!  Now my prayer is that God will include her in His family!  She certainly deserves it.  My other prayer is that you will cherish her memory and move on with your lives!

Today was dilly-doo!  I spent a big part of it with 3 young ladies who are 1/4 my age and they expected me to keep up.  It was fun but I'm worn out!  Frankie was one of them and she had a friend her age visiting her.  The other was my grand niece, Bethany who is staying at Cathy's house and minding her doggie while they are on vacation.  Bethany's birthday is this week and we took her to The Fence outdoor restaurant to celebrate.  It was a beautiful day and it's right on the bank of the Susquehanna River.  Bethany loves it!  We had to go there whenever she and her sister Bridget came to visit me in the summer.

I came home and collapsed and now I'm going to "throw in the towel" and hit the hay.  I'm worn to a frazzle!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!