Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem!  Cooper arrived; we took a walk; he ha ate his breakfast and he's out in the yard checking things out.

Cindy is up and at her job on my dining room table already!  I hope her clients appreciate all the time she puts in for them!

We have to make a quick trip to town and a quick stop at the CVS store on the way back!

AMY, I hope your car has learned how to behave itself after it's trip to the fixer-upper! 

Hello to Everyfriend and I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!  Make it your own in every way and don't forget to tell us how you did that!

Taking a break...the morning took on a different tune. We left here only to be told of road closure ahead and to take a different route! What they didnt say the secondary road was twisty and flooded over in places....oh fun!

Floors are done now to do the grass trimming..then I think the afternoon may be free!

Good morning, another hot smoky day for us again. Although late yesterday afternoon, we did get a twenty-minute hard downpour. The smoke has tinned a bit, enough to see some pale blue washes in the background.

Farrah is back to normal, I appreciated the vet emailing me back yesterday with a longer list of what not to feed your cat and local yard plants that are poisonous as well.

I'm almost ready for the inspection on the 27th. My apartment, except for the bathroom, today's task, is looking nice, re-organized and clean. It's remarkable how much larger it looks now...

Good Morning to Everyfriend!  I'm up and attem but I don't have Cooper today.  Frankie has the day off.  She did say she might be by later and that probably means Cooper will hang around here while she makes a trip to the grocery store.  She was going to go after work yesterday but she changed her mind.  I'm thinking what I might need to have her pick up for me is she does go....probably nothing because Cindy is going to make a trip this morning and she's getting a couple things I need!

PATRICIA, that inspection time that you have for your apartments must keep everyone on the ball!  I guess it's a good idea especially for people who are inclined to let things go!

AMY, how was your afternoon "off"?  I bet you can't say because you didn't take it "off"!  You always seem to find something to keep you busy!

I need to go get dressed.  When Cooper doesn't come I'm a bit lazy about that.  My bed is made and i'm having breakfast in front of the computer.  Cindy is already at work at her computer!  After I get dressed, I think I'll take a short walk!  I don't get enough steps in when I don't do doggie walks!  Have a good day Everyfriend and don't forget to share it with us!  We miss you when we don't "see" you!

Good morning...

Another lovely day in the making ,sunny with a temp of 65° to a high of 73°. With the rain we have had no watering the plants but it is making the grass grow!

Today is going to be a lazy catch up on jobs day. Need to go into town to pick up a few things before the long weekend crowds get here and pay a bill.

Neighbour took me in to pick up our van....a/c is now working in front and back!! Wallet is crying but we need the a/c in back for the dogs. I do think of all the fabric I could buy for that amount of money and know I wouldn't be able to carry it out of the store!

Jane, I did coast a bit, did laundry and pulled a few weeds  and found something that Babe would eat!! Talked with David and he was just coming through or going from Williamsport..is that near you?

Patricia, tomorrow is the big day and I would say you are more than ready for the inspection.Happy to read Farrah is back to her ol self.

Rick, are you still under the heat dome?

Phyllis, any word on how the repairs are going?

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

AMY, Williamsport is about a 25 minute drive from my house.  I was born there and for 8 years, my dad drove to Lewisburg to work and then they finally decided it was time to move to Lewisburg.  It was about a month before my 12th birthday when we moved here.  If he went through Williamsport, he probably passed Lewisburg!

Not bad outside now, and later we get a big storm - predicted. So now it looks like today is the last of the 90's for a while. Maybe I'll be able to give the A/C's a rest. The grass is now a nice brown mat. Since I can't do the lawn care any more I have a "Lawn Care" guy that does it. Being they mow grass in other places they bring in weeds from them on the mower. So I gave up as to having a nice lawn. Later today they are supposed to trim the hedges. It's all just survival now.

Good morning, another hot smoky day here with little end in sight, It's been our new normal these past few years.

Jane, the people coming in from the capital are more of a "got ya day" for management than tenants.  We've always had to call an automated answering machine to leave maintenance notices. So when they send a notice of inspection beforehand, they want everyone to re input their maintenance calls. There are seven residential buildings along with the other state buildings in the city, so we're not always top of the list.

My issue is that when these every three-year state structural inspections come up, I always tend to go overboard on some big project. This year, with a two-week notice, I decided to totally revamp and re-arrange my apartment. Then, when the group comes through, it is usually a five to ten minute sweep, a nod and a "this looks nice." and out they go again. I do this or something similar every time, as if it's a challenge.

Amy, we're expecting ninety degrees today, and those fires on military land have made it difficult to be outside for many. I know my eyes burn, so I cannot even open a slider until evening, if then.

I'm glad your AC is working again, and that Babe is not being as persnickety about her food.

I finished my re-arranging so now, I need to head downtown, possibly Monday for groceries.

Yesterday, they had what, I believe, was a pile driver going most of the afternoon at that building demolition, a block down. They said it would take until October thirty-first for a full demo of the block long building.

Farrah is definitely back to her old self. I was awakened this morning at five to find her face three inches from mine. Evidently, she wanted an early breakfast.

Phyllis, how are the roof repairs going?

Rick, that's too bad about your yard. Since they took out all the trees on this side of the building, everything in sight is houses, cars and concrete.

Repairs are going  along slowly, Amy.  The roofer was here today evaluating what is needed to do everything  including replacing  damaged roof and sub roof, facia and shingles, gutters, and painting, but he won't  start the actual work for another 7 to 10 days. It is a long process and unbelievably expensive.    The insurance covered some but not all of it
and withore and more storms it could happen again.     

Phyllis, I agree on expensive.  We had part of the garage roof done this year and hokey smokes  it was a lot!  In "our" day we would have done it ourselves but age and health factors have put a stop to that.Why is is we pay insurance but when it comes to collect they have a  tight fist??

Patricia, we are sitting at 74° at the moment with a beautiful breeze......please don't share your hot weather.

Just stopping by to say Good Night!  We had some hard rain today and now our temp is down to 71 and only heading for a high of 80 tomorrow!  I'm in favor of that!  The high 80s to mid to high 90s is BAD!  I have to be ready for Coopers arrival at 7 tomorrow and for Cindy's departure at 7:30.  I'm going to miss her something fierce!  I sure wish they lived closer.  She's got most of her stuff packed up in the car and ready to take off! DARN! DARN! DARN!

I wish you all a good night and a good tomorrow!  Make it your own in every way and don't forget to share it with us!  We miss you when you don't show up!

Jane, - That hard rain is headed this ay. WWe've had a "Severe Thunderstorm" warning a while ago. We could use the rain but it should be nice easy rain.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's getting on toward's Cooper's arrival and Cindy's departure!  Cindy and Frankie are exchanging hugs this morning so I have to make sure Cindy is up and about before Frankie gets here!  I'll be back later to see what's going on here!  Enjoy your day!

Good morning...

 Bright sunny day here with a starting temp of 50°........nice!

Crows brought their babies to eat for the first time!! Fun watching the babies try to get mom or dod to feed them but they just show the kids how to peck at the food (corn) and hope they do the same.

Work around home today, might make some windows giggle.

Jane get in the middle and get a group hug!!

Patricia, still smokey your way?

Rick , I agree no storms please just a gentle rain..

Bubble, any more photos of Lynn to share?

Better go on with the day before the heat arrives.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Good morning all, and a scratch for Cooper. I had a new visitor for this morning's wildlife feeding. A chipmunk came by repeatedly for peanuts. Fun to watch them.

RICK,  Cooper said "AHHHHH! Thanks for the scratch!"

Good morning, It's to be another hot one today with a dense smoke advisory and a fire generated weather pattern of high wind gusts and lightening. The forecast is for 88 today but possibly higher.

Today is also the inspection, they did the first thee floors yesterday and Wednesday and will finish the fourth and fifth today. They're due to fly home Saturday and I imagine that flight will be interesting, flying over the fires.

Jane, It will be bittersweet to have Cindy leaving this morning, but you will have Cooper to cheer you up and keep you moving, getting those steps in. I have a phone app, Habo, for habit tracker that I use, basic, and I only use the features I need to track any habits. One of them is movement, and another is for fruit and vegetables daily.

Rick, I wish we were allowed to feed the critters, but management complains about white streaks and other messes on the building. We do see the city pigeons and a few smaller birds, but that's all. I understand that the bird refuge, west of us, is getting a few avian fire refugees as well.

Amy, "There are 6 types of crows in Southeast Alaska and these include Black-billed Magpies, American Crows, Steller's Jays, Canada Jays, and Clark's Nutcrackers." I'm not sure if they have the correct information as those aren't all crows. But we do have separate types of species between the Southeast, Interior and North Slope.

A couple of examples is bald eagles are plentiful in the Southeast but not here. We have the Golden Eagles instead. They have red foxes and our foxes are black or black and gray. Even the black and grizzlies are different types of the same animal or animal species. We have ravens but no crows. Our ravens spend the winter here and the summers in the cooler mountains.

Today, I have no plans other than to wave at the inspectors as they weave their way though, but, I'm debating if I should grocery shop tomorrow or leave that until Monday. Such an exciting life I lead, with so many important decisions...    

From Bubble;

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Anyone still up? --------- If so, goodnight.

I'm up and having my breakfast and coffee.  This is Frankie's early day at work so Cooper will be arrivingin about 15 or so minutes.  I'm ready for him and still missing the kids being around!  The is off and running!  I'll try to come back later to see what's happening.  Have a great day, Everyfriend!

Good morning...

Temp is 43° out....great sleeping weather!

Going into town to pick up a new med for Kyle to try..I sure hope this one along with the plethora of ones he does take, works.

Company coming later on today so need to tidy up a bit and chase the dust kangaroos.

Jane, it would seem quiet around your home  now.

Rick ,good morning.

Patricia,inspection over with for another year!!

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Jane, I forgot to mention ,your rhubarb pineapple juice is perfect for the hot weather!!  I mix it with some ginger ale..!

Looks like a nice one today.  Starting at about 65°, sunny and calm.  The chipmunk came back again. I think he has found a new restaurant.

AMY, I never thought of mixing the rhubarb juice with anything fizzy!  I'll have to try that!

Cathy is coming by in a bit to get my grocery list and do some shopping for me while she does her own.  It works for me!  Sometimes I enjoy shopping...sometimes I don't.  Today is a "don't" day!

Rick, keep that "restaurant" open for that chipmunk!  He's probably happy to have one that accommodates him!

I'm taking today off.  My eyes decided to give me trouble!  They don't want to see little stuff!  So Cooper is getting lots of attention.  I can see him fine!

I am going to make up some dinners for the freezer.  And I got some good news this week.  My cousin who lives in California will be visiting his brother in Maryland and he's renting a car and driving up here for a visit with me in the middle of July.  This will be his third visit and he's spending the night.  We grew up near each other but he's been in California most of his married life.  He's a minister and that's where they sent him early on! 

Gotta go!  Enjoy the rest of your day.  We have a cool one today.  I'm actually wearing a sweat shirt.  It's in the mid 60s!  Make it a good one!

Good morning, 62 and gray, smoky and smelly inside and out, and heading back to the eighties today. We had the high wind gusts yesterday evening, but none of the fire generated, forecasted lightening. There are shelters in town for those with respiratory emergencies, and those afflicted are asked to stay indoors.

I had my inspection yesterday afternoon, and I'm good for another three years. Plus, I got a cleaner house and a new re-arrangement out of a ten-minute visit. I'm hoping to keep it that way and not to fall back into old habits.

I'm heading for the haystack pretty soon.  I've been hearing fireworks for the last half hour but I suspect that once i take my ear batteries out, I won't hear them any more.  There are supposed to be a lot more tomorrow.  Both my doggies would head under my desk when the fireworks were going off.  They did NOT like them at all!

I wish you all a good night and a happy tomorrow!  Cooper will be here a little before 7 tomorrow and then she has the weekend off so I won't have him until Monday!  Sleep well and wakke refreshed!

Good morning...

Rain during the night....lets me out of a job..

Work around home ,you know doing fun "stuff" laundry,cleaning and meal planning.

Jane, as you know Babe does not like fireworks or storms. I do have some Remedy to give her if need be.

Patricia, if you wish to keep in practice you can come here and keep up the momentum 

Rick, does your Chippy like just peanuts or will he eat other things also?

Time to get the day rolling..

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

 

Good Morning AMY and anyone else who appears!

My day is on the way!  I got up, made coffee, drank some with my breakfast and met Cooper a little before 7!  We took a walk and then he ate his morning meal.  Right now he's resting up so he can go out in the yard and bark at anything that moves!  I have my bed stripped, the sheets in the dryer and the blanket in the washer.  Gonna be a busy day!

I sure do miss the Oklahoma kids!  But I did hear from them!

I hope you all have a good day!  Make it your own in every way!  And don't forget to stop by and check in with us.  We miss you when you stay away!

Quote from: Amy on June 29, 2024, 07:05:29 AMRick, does your Chippy like just peanuts or will he eat other things also?

He (it) joins the birds eating seed - sunflower and other small seed.  But seems to prefer the peanuts. Easier to gather and take back to his hideaway.

Good morning, the smoke is denser and smelly even with the window and slide closed. People are urged to remain indoors if possible. The oft promised rain is promised again for this afternoon and evening. We have Californian and Idahoan smoke jumpers and other firefighters here fighting the various fires, in our area and while we've had some evacuations in outer areas along the Elliot Highway, nothing closer.


Amy, how about you cook and I'll clean? Plus, I'll love up Babe for you.