well Good Morning everyone. well I have a full day at v a there appointments today. Have a great day everyone.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I totally forgot to check out last night and now I'm checking in with a really BAD tic in my side.  I'm beginning to think it might be due to some of the lifting that I do at WM because it seems to occur after a work day and the days I don't have it are following days that I don't work.

CALLIE, like Shirley said....we want pictures and we are proud or OUR MISS ELLEN's achievements.  We are a bit possessive of OUR grandchildren.  Isn't it nice that we can share!

Today is a catch up day.  I'm going to pack the pumpkin for the freezer (and maybe bake a pie), finish juicing down most of MY tomatoes for MY soup and then pull up the vine.  I want to get MY soup started today and I need to clean out the fridge.  I also have some peppers that need to be chopped and frozen for reciped.  Moving along.....

SHIRLEY, it sounds like progress is being made on your roof.

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

Good morning everyone.
Beautiful rain here with the threat of a t storm this afternoon. I was going to pull the garden but that is out for today. Have lots of work to do inside, wonder what I can avoid doing???

Callie, way to go for Miss Ellen  and yes I do hope you can post photos!

Shirley, we are also waiting on a roofer, they are up to their ears in alligators with work. Tis a Dad and son business and they are one of the best.

Lloyd, safe trip to the VA appointments.

Jenny, hope you got your sleep last night and wake bright eyed and busy tailed. Now if so STAY AWAY from your patio cushions!

Jane, do we ever catch up? I can find work before it even looks for me!! Enjoy your day at home.

Mary Ann bet Kendrick is also happy you're home. Does he throw a sulk when you go away?

Joy and Phyllis  hope all is well with you.

Better boogie..

Enjoy your day everyone..

JaneS you sure picking on me today. I cant have anything to eat or drink until after the appointments and here you are talking about food. especially sweet Pie, you know only too kinds of pie are good Hot with ice cream on it or cold just eat it. still Love you but talking about Pie today duh.

Lloyd

Everything is OK here.  I went out to get my haircut yesterday.  It was my first time out of the house in more than three weeks. It went just fine but I was really tired when I got home.  And I can't seem to get awake this morning.  Maybe a nice long nap will happen this afternoon.

Good morning.  I am here in body only. Like Phyllis, I am still not fully awake.  I have had something to eat so that I could take some meds, but I feel a nap coming later.

It is another pretty sunny morning.  Might be a couple scattered showers, but nothing to amount to much. They are still calling for a pretty day on Saturday.  I am looking forward to seeing some family that I don't get to see very often.  I am sorry that none of my little great-grandchildren will be coming.  They had other plans. I am disappointed because I really like to "show them off". A couple family members are also disappointed because they had not seen the little ones for a while.
I told my grandson that I thought he could change his plans, but he didn't want to do that.  If I was able to have watched them, I would have offered to take them myself. But, I wouldn't have been able to keep up with them. My son usually has some activities planned for the kids.  A scavenger hunt is always fun, and they can ride the horses and go on the hay rides.  Everybody really looks forward to this annual get together. Plus, lots of good food.

I will try to get back later.

Have a great day.

Joy

Good morning everyone, a little foggy here 54°. Was so tired from lack of sleep that I remembered I had some melatonin and took one about 7:pm and was in bed a little after 8. Woke at 1 for a pit stop, back to bed and woke at 7:30. Feel awake but oh I don't appreciate laying down all that time. My back is now telling me it did not appreciate it. Might have to take an 2  pain pills this morning and skip the noon one.

AMY  sorry you cannot eat a fresh picked apple. Nothing beats picking one and shining it and taking that first bite, crisp and juicy and so good. I sure miss doing that. Talking to my son the other day and he said they will be going to the orchard he likes and will bring me a bag of a variety of them. He did not get much from his orchard since he is pulling up the trees that were killed by the gypsy moth caterpillars.  I add no sugar or spices to the applesauce I make, different varieties make a taste that is too good mess with.

CALLIE  good news about your Miss Ellen.

Sorry did not write more but have to move around a bit. Sitting here is not helping my back.
Have a good day.

I'm up and almost atem.  I think I am over the tiredness of the last two days because I've napped every day, in fact, twice in one day.

Amy, when I'm away, Tom says Kendrick wanders around, meowing a lot.  I have an idea he sleeps a lot on my bed.  When I'm here, I don't hear his meowing and that could be my hearing - or lack of it - but maybe he doesn't do it.  When I got home Monday, I opened the door and called to him and he didn't respond.  I went in the living room and he was resting in his scratch lounge and ignored me.  After a while, he came to me to be petted and scratched.  We're friends now.  When I woke up a couple of times, he was at the foot of the bed.  He knows who feeds him!

I'll be back later when I'm more awake.

Mary Ann

Well for pity's sake!  Everyfriend must really be busy today or out visiting elsewhere.  No one has been around since MARY ANN posted at 8:47 this morning!  I hope you are all having a fun day and that you'll be by later to tell us all about it.

I got out the little containers to freeze my fresh pumpkin in half cup containers and I decided that I needed to bake a pumpkin pie right now today.  So I did!  And it's scrumptious.   I took two pieces across the street to my friends who help me out when I need it and I ate a piece myself.  The rest is in the Hidey Hole and whoever gets there first will get a piece.  Enjoy!!

I started the veggie soup but I didn't get very far on it and I didn't get the fridge cleaned out.  I did get the rest of the tomatoes peeled and ready for the soup and I pulled up the tomato vine and picked off all the rest of the green tomatoes.  Then I hit the internet to see if there's anything to do with all those green tomatoes and there is!  I copied a recipe for Green Tomato Bread.  It sounds really good and really easy but I'm not going to make it until the pie is gone because I don't want anything getting moldy and this recipe makes 2  9x5 loaves.  There are a couple other things I'm thinking about trying, too.

Now I better get started cleaning out the fridge or I won't have anywhere to put the soup beginnings.  And I really have to get going on that! 

I hope you all are having a good day and the next door dog is happy, the roof is getting done, Kendrick is getting his scratches, lots of people are passing by Sandy's window-on-the-world, Lloyd is safely back from the VA hosp., Joy got lots of things cleaned out, there's no vertigo around, plans are jelling for the show weekend, and you are ALL having a special day!

YAY!!!!  The fridge is cleaned out! There wasn't as much "sludge" in there as I thought!

Popping in to say goodnight.

Jane, doesn't it make you feel good when that job is done?

Night

It is late again, but not as late as it was last night. 

We decided to take the morning off and went to the Zoo.  The weather was perfect and we had a delightful time.  We have several new babies there, but the bet one is a 2 month old lion cub.  He is so cute and I could have stayed there and watched him for ever!

We normally go out to eat when we are "downtown" but today we had to stop at a dealership and pick up our oldest sons car that was in for the airbag recall.  The car was there for over a month.....it got lost in the shuffle and we finally pinned them down and got it completed this week.  Then of course we had to get home for Bob to walk Oliver Doodle! 

CALLIE, how nice to read that Miss Ellen has another gig!  How exciting for her and for the family. 

Yesterday Brian and Cathy flew from Seoul Korea to Hanoi Viet Nam.  We texted this morning and he sent a few pictures but we did not talk.  They are having a great time.

AMY, we caught and relocated one Squirrel, but so far another one has outsmarted us.  He can get in the cage and lick all the peanut butter off and not set off the trap!  He has done this twice.  In the mean time he continues to eat away at my cushion! 

Pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIEND.

Jenny




 

Thanks for the kind words about Miss Ellen.  I'll be glad to share pictures....if we all remember in 3 months that you asked and I agreed. 

I had regretted for Bridge today because I wasn't sure how I'd feel when I got home from Amarillo.  So I was glad I could help when the hostess called at 8:45 a.m. to say she'd had a last minute cancellation and really needed me.
Took care of some errands on the way home and have watched t.v. all evening.

That's what's going on in my corner of the world.

Sleep well, Everyfriend and have pleasant dreams.

Good Night Everyfriend!  Sleep peacefully and wake refreshed!  And may God bless us, every one!

Roof is done! Got the stitch out on my neck, pulled the RV into the driveway to open up & turn the frig/freezer on. Going to MO for a night next week to class luncheon & donate the old McGuffies'& some other school books from 1880s-1915? Weather looks promising (cooler) but unsure when I will go, except the day of the luncheon, weather will determine if do my other visiting before or after. In the meantime............

Got to call some people that advertise "yard clean ups" & get some estimates what they will charge to take a little wooden building down & dispose of the gates from the fence around the pool & have some other stuff, 4x4s, half a holly bush my son cut down while he was here tonight. Monster bush & he was in the mood...had the time. I insisted I was going to find a crew to do clean up so he'd go home & relax. I also insist he take what I would pay a stranger to do similar work. He objects but knows I mean it that, "I'll get you something you don't want if you don't take the money!" Somebody's got to do it & I'm not up to it anymore.

Mary Ann, these cats are so happy to have their house & yard back but were disappointed when Andy showed up tonight. They have known him all their lives but will hide when he is here. That "feral" mentality never leaves, even when we've had them since they were babies. Their mama stayed with them until they were weaned & taught them how to be "feral", but I don't think they could survive in the wild as it is today and I don't want them to suffer.

Jane, my only thought for green tomatoes is piccalilli relish. Your food sounds delicious.

Amy, same with you, I love all the foods you can and cook & especially all the nice things you do for everyone.

Joy, your family party sounds wonderful, so sorry your grandson & the great grands can't be there. We've already heard that one family will be missing both Christmas & Thankgiving with us. I feel bad their kids won't know their cousins very well. But we have to let go, right? Be thankful for the ones we do have near. Enjoy the day!

Phyllis, I'm holding my breath with you, that you've conquered this problem and it doesn't return.

Lloyd, hope all the tests came out great... stay safe & enjoy the fall.

Gloria, I guess that cream didn't work on your back?  So sorry... I really hoped it would & that WE would be able to recommend to others.

Jenny, I know how busy you are and what a heavy heart you have. So hard to watch our kids & grands suffer the dread of what may come. Wishing you a peaceful week end with happy moments.

Good night, Callie. I know you'll all enjoy that trip, sounds like a great way to spend Christmas!

I better get to bed before I fall face first onto the computer. SO sleepy. Sweet dreams and God Bless.  Jane, I'll turn out the lights & turn the night light on. Shirley

Good morning everyone..

We are on the road  to the city this morning. Kyle has a CT scan after his blood work. Then a meeting in Oct with the oncologist, we hope that he can do this once a year instead of every six months but we shall see.

We were to  look after "our" boy Rex next door and Callie the cat but due to his Mom breaking 3 bones in her foot their trip has been put off. They are waiting on surgery for her foot and that may happen this Sat or Sun.

Making this short, need to get ready, get the dogs water and ours . I was raised on city water  but sure can't drink it now .

Enjoy your day everyone. 

Good morning everyone, another night with just a few hours sleep. I try staying up later but just cannot do it.

JANE  how about green tomato piccalilli? My Mom used to make it and it was yummy. What about fried green tomatoes? Some people love it.

JENNY  sorry that squirrel. They sure can do a lot of damage.

SHIRLEY  that cream works good My CNA can out it on when she is here, can be used  times a day but I cannot get my arms back there to put it on. Does not leave a greasy feeling on my back either.

AMY  the water we have here is artesian well water and tastes great. Each village in this town has their own water supply. Of course there are a lot of back roads where people have their  own wells.

Have a good day.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  Night in the mid 50s and getting up to the mid 70s during the day.  My kind of weather!

Thanks, everyone for the suggestions for using up the green tomatoes.  I've already set aside 2 nice sized ones for fried green tomatoes.  And AMY sent me a recipe for Traditional Nova Scotian Green Tomato Chow.  It's kind of a relish and I might try that but if I do, I'll only do half a recipe and I found a recipe for green tomato bread that I AM going to try.  It sounds delicious and I have all the ingredients.

We're waiting for the boinger for the doggies pills and then I have to get ready for Wally World.

SHIRLEY, YAY, the ROOF IS DONE!
JENNY, those darn squirrels can be pesky!  I had my own fight with one last summer! 

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

Good Morning everyone. hope ypu all had a good night and peaceful sleep.
we have 67º and thunder storms according to the weather guesser,but right now is a genteal breeze out of the south but calling for sun and 88º this afternoon. every thing went well at V A yesterday. on the 10th am supposed to get measured for a 4 wheeled scooter and carrier for on van hauling and for in house use. my diabetes has gotten worse and breaking out with wounds on my lower legs from knees down to ankles mid way.

I like fried green tomatoes But Nancy dosent so have a hard time getting her to fix them. oh well all is well that ends well,

Lloyd

Well, I guess Everyfriend is off doing their own thing again.  Nobody posted since LLOYD at 7 something this morning. 

WHERE IS EVERYONE!  AND WHY DIDN'T YOU TAKE ME WITH YOU?

Time fly's when you are overwhelmed. 

Jenny:  A good friend from Scottsdale died from encephalitis - mosquitoes are always near horses and there are enough horses in that area. Even the Mayo Clinic couldn't help  her. 

Shirley: Bayer and Church.....is it that hard to sit in your church?   

Shouting with all caps! 

Sandy: Any new pictures of the grands?  How about some Maine leaves?

Phyllis: nice that you have a reprieve of Vertigo.

Hi Gloria!  I cannot read what I wrote. 

Callie: 1 to 3 FEET of snow predicted in Montana (north)--it is coming!!!!!!We have a son in Montana. Some predicted for CO peaks in the north. 

Yes, we love our grands.  So hard working and sincere - she just started at a tech company and was given a bigger client after three days.  Atta girl.  \

Lloyd:  Sorry to hear your diabetes is not doing well.  Will it help if you set an alarm so you keep right on track with meals?  I wish you the best in keeping your wounds and dressings up so all will mend soon.  Take care.  (Are you Army, AF, or Navy? )

I like pickled beets. 

We're back safe and sound and happy to be home. My gosh the CT scan area was full of people waiting to get a scan. Had a lot of laughs and enjoyed others company. I thought I could finish cutting the rest of the fabric for the log cabin but not tonight.

Lloyd , you have me worried, I know how serious that is and hope you wear compression socks. Take care you sure don't need any more problems from that.

Jane,, it was a hurry up and wait day or we would have gladly taken you with us   Trees are really showing their colour now.....

Seems the pup thinks I should have enough energy to go play....ha ha ha ha ha   but I will..

Don't know where the day went but I didn't get much done, some running around but didn't come home with half that I went for.

Carol, I was trying to remember what I said that tickled your funny bone.... but was not going "back a page" & lose what I am typing down here in the Quick Reply. Not using a Word Pad so gotta be careful. Must have mentioned taking my Bayer on Sunday? I do it Sunday morning for sure & try to remember to take one during the week since I'm not taking Plavix or the other blood thinner. I had so many side effects I told the cardio I'm not willing to live that way so if aspirin isn't enough I'm in big trouble & will take my chances. I had no idea there were so many side effects with Plavix & that other blood thinner (starts with a B...). Scary about the mosquitoes. I've been wearing long sleeves & hoodie & spraying my legs to go down to the river, but tonight am really tired so skipped the spray & long sleeves. Just as I unlocked the gate one got me on the hand & I swatted with the other hand & blood went all over my hand. ICKY! I rushed feeding the fish, they are getting huge~~ & got me back inside. I'm blinking my eyes to stay awake. Snow! I hope I dream about it tonight. 

Gloria, I'm glad to hear that cream works! You know me, always looking for something to recommend that is better than taking a pill.

Lloyd, you love to eat but are you really watching the starches as well as sugar?  I was surprised when my neighbor mentioned that "she could have a piece of my apple pie or a baked potato with her supper".  we had a lot of health classes during high school and my mother was a fanatic about us "eating a balanced diet"... so I did know that starches turn to sugar in our body but I had not stopped to think that a potato was as bad as a piece of pie for diabetics. Good luck.

Amy, I'm jealous that your trees are showing color already. We were in the 90s again today & that is misery to me. You are like me, enjoy visiting with others when waiting in a doctor's office. 

Jenn, maybe you need to put a piece of that cushion in the trap to see if the squirrel with trigger the door that way. I think the cats may be why we aren't bothered with the squirrels near the house, they do come to the bird feeder but a big tree near so they can out run the cats & better climbers than the cats.

I've fallen asleep in front of the TV twice so I think I'll see if it carries over to my bed.  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

well If some people physically close were as good as my friends here are life would be great. I am not talking about in my/our household or kindredship either. well I hope the rain keeps cumming this way it is getting closer hope it dose not peter out it is about 30 miles to the north west. the TV weather man is saying we should get some later tonight and tomorrow and Sunday and and even Monday. that is good except they are saying we may likely get some Hail if we do and it is big not good. oh well I am going to bed and leave it to god.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone.  52° was a good night to sleep but once again I woke just after 1:am. Tried going back to sleep but no way did I  get any more. If I could get some during the day I would love it.

JANE  glad you have some recipes for the green tomatoes.

LLOYD  sorry your diabetes is getting worse. Time to start watching what you eat? My Mom went blind from her diabetes, a nephew had it hit his kidneys and died from it. I am the only one in my family who does not have it. I tell my children to tell their doctors that there is diabetes in the family so they get checked for it.

CAROL  there have been cases of triple E around here and several deaths. They are warning everyone to stay inside from dusk till dawn because that is when they are active. They have sprayed in areas where there are more mosquitoes. Seems like they should spray every where. They worn people to stay inside when they spray. No windows open and no AC's running either.

SHIRLEY  potatoes and pasta are loaded with starch, so is corn. Anything made with white flour is very starchy, too.

This SS is getting fewer posts every day it seems. Glad some do post  every day.

Have a good day.

Good rainy morning everyone..

Not sure what is happening other than laundry today. Hope the rain keeps up for most of the day here..

Gloria, that must be really good cold water from that well. Happy to read that the salve is helping your back..what a blessing that must be.

Shirley we will make a trip to the Park soon to see all the leaf .The sugar maples are bright red now, we just have to hope the rain or high winds doesn't put them down.

http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/general_park_info/fall-colour-report.php

Better get the laundry ready, no hanging out today but that is ok.....

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  The doggies and I are waiting for the boinger for their pill and then breakfast.  My only plan for today is to roast the broccoli that I bought the other day and eat some of it and freeze some of it. 

I might go back to the Amish food stand for some of those Honey Crisp Apples.  GLORIA, you're the one who told us they keep better than any others.  Do you do anything special to keep make them last longer?  Do you refrigerate them or let them out?  I'm open for advice.  I've had good experience with apples but it's not because I know about them.  I've just been lucky.

The boinger went an I had to go feed the girls.  They know what that sound means.

Good Morning AMY, you sneaked in on me!

I hope you all have a great day.  Make it your own in every way!

good Morning everyone. we had a little rain in the night. there are more this morning north and west of us, i think it is going mostly east missing us, but they are saying more cumming for us today tonight and tomorrow.
Have a great day and a better tomorrow.

Lloyd