Good Morning Everyone!

Joanie, I will be saying a prayer for you and your fellow Floridians.  Old Matthew is gaining strength after visiting Cuba and I am not so sure the weather folks know for sure what he is going to do.  Just be sure you have your stuff ready to go, which I am sure you have already done that.

Not to much going on here.  Wife is out delivering meals on wheels.  We need to get our flu shots and I got an email from my PC that they have walk in shots all this month.

Daughter made it to Barcelona and their ship okay.  So now the fun will begin.
They had a nice flight, flying business class, and she said she felt like a Beverly Hillbilly with all the "goodies" she wasn't used in coach...

Everyone take care

I've been out running around trying to buy bottled water (none to be had anywhere) and more non-perishable foods.  Grocery store shelves are nearly empty.  When they announce the evacuation of an area, road lanes will only go out from the area--nothing can come in.  I've tried and tried to call and also text my son--no answers.  If he's driving, he won't answer.  Thanks to you all who expressed concern for my safety.

Joan - Have you filled the bathtub with water? Also, if you can't get bottled water, you can store tap water in jugs. I just heard Gov. Scott mention to be sure your cell phone is fully charged in case of power loss. I know you already have a list of precautions, but thought I'd mention a couple that we follow.  I don't know how much it will move inland but we'll be prepared. The most we've had in previous hurricanes is 75 mph winds.

My niece and her family live in Daytona Beach but they are younger and can evacuate more easily. I still worry about them!

If Joe isn't answering his phone he may be "out of range". There are some "dead spots", especially inland where he may be traveling. They are closing some of the main eastern highways going south and turning them into one-way highways for those heading north.

I pray that all of you on the east coast stay safe!

Right now the sun is shining and my husband is out playing golf. I played early this morning with my usual group.

Beverly--Yes, I have filled the tub.  Joe called and is about half way here.  He is bringing water.  My cell phone is charged.  A fella will be here shortly to put up my hurricane shutters.

I'm home from work and I didn't get the short registers again today.  The good thing is that I don't have to go tomorrow.

It sounds like people in the path of a hurricane shop like they do around here when "SNOW" is predicted.  All the weatherperson has to say is "snow" and everyone heads to the store for bread, milk, snacks and movies.  They know the cable or satellites will be out and the movies will keep the kids occupied.  Back when my kids were little, we didn't get movies.  If the TV went out and we were snowed in, we got creative.  We built tents, trains, cabins, mansions and castles.  We baked cookies, made soup, toasted hot dogs and made s'mores.  We had talent shows, put on plays, went out in the snow and made snowmen and angels and snow forts and had snowball battles. 

HEY!  SNOW IS A LOT MORE FUN AND A LOT LESS SCARY THAN WIND AND WATER!  And a lot less scary than someone shaking the bejeebers out of your house.    I think I'll stay in the snow belt.  But I'll pray like heck for those of you in the path of the wind, rain and waves.  I hope EVERYONE is safe!

JOAN...
...I hope somebody will be with you, hate to think of you being alone....

Just returned from the second visit of a young Quaker man that speaks to us about the Quaker faith. He is very interesting and inspired in his speaking.

I was sluggish this morning so slow in getting my day started. Reading here about the danger that may be in store for my beloved friends on the East coast, I will be sending up arrow prayers all day for your safety and for your homes. It sounds truly frightening. We have our earthquakes and they can be very dangerous too, but they do not last long enough to keep us in suspense. You survive or you don't. Nothing in life is truly safe, so we learn to appreciate more every hour what we are given. God bless Joe as he travels to be with his Mom. He is a very special man.

Joanfl
I am so relieved that your son is on his way.  I keep thinking of you being there alone.  Junee

Quote from: JaneS on October 05, 2016, 02:06:20 PMHEY!  SNOW IS A LOT MORE FUN AND A LOT LESS SCARY THAN WIND AND WATER!  And a lot less scary than someone shaking the bejeebers out of your house.   

Well........   
I have been through some pretty terrifying
Nor Easters,  here in Maine in the Winter....
And being snow bound,  with out electricity
after suffering through many feet of snow
and ice,  is also pretty terrifying...   

Especially when they go on for days,  and the
affects sometimes last for weeks.     

Yes,  it really depends on where you live
and what weather events you have
survived in your life time.     

Tornados, Hurricanes and Flash Flooding
scare me the most....  followed by days
and sometimes weeks of no energy
and/or being stranded.   

They are all pretty terrifying!!

I can't remember ever being as frightened as I was when I found myself in the middle of a hurricane in tents in Va with a busload of Girl Scouts between the ages of 14 and 17.  And not one of them was my own child.  And we had no way to get home and we didn't know what was happening to our families back home.  We were offered the shelter of the GS Camp lodge and we were wall-to-wall people in sleeping bags on the floor with creeks rising, rivers rising and scared out of our wits.  That was the summer of 1972.  We found out along the way that 4 of our kids had lost their homes and one of them lost a family member.  And we were told NOT to tell the kids how bad it was.  I think hurricanes and earthquakes and tornadoes are the scariest.  I've survived bad snow and ice storms and even lost power but not lives.

I wish no one had to suffer through these scary acts of nature and I pray that everyone will be safe through whatever comes and whenever it comes.  I did not mean to make light of any act of nature but that's my way of dealing with the bad things that life throws our way.  If what I said bothered anyone, I apologize profusely and I'll close my "mouth" and keep my peace.  I'm very sorry.

Good morning from another beautiful sunshiny day in the Interior! Autumn has certainly been nicer here so far than our entire soggy summer! I voted yesterday in our city and borough elections, mainly choosing bonds and wording of regulations, but that is finished till the November elections.

Farrah amazed me on the past couple of days. I had put her food in the toy ring so she would have to figure a way to get the dry kibble. It has a tennis sized yellow plastic ball in it along with five large openings along the top and a smaller open groove running on the lower inner side, Yesterday, she would put her paw inside and try to scoop up the kibble. Sometimes, it would end up falling out of the lower grooves onto the carpet.

Today, she lay down and peered through an opening at the slots, noting where the kibble was I assume. Then she put her paw in and shunted the kibble towards the smaller inner set of grooves.

She then went on the inside and easily scooped them out onto the carpet to eat. If I hadn't seen this, I don't know if I would have believed it, she is certainly observant and puts those observations to use!

I certainly hope there is minor damage if any from the hurricane, but these storms of late all seem worse than they used to be. I hope all are and stay safe!  Joan, I'm glad your son is so close and will be with you.

We do not have blizzards here because we have so little humidity.  I can see where they would be scary as you see photos of snow up to the roofline. The last three years, we've seen very little snow and have been relatively free of cold temperatures.

I've been in three forest fires, one flood and an untold number of earthquakes. I was also in Anchorage, almost sucked off a short outside hallway of a building during 100 miles an hour winds. All were bad.However, me a hurricane would be so much worse!

This is it for me today in the SS.  Hurricane shutters are still going up and Joe will arrive any minute.

Joan, take care friend.  Happy to hear Joe made it through.  Seems the track to Matthew is moving further West, which is not good.  Stay safe and God Bless.

Holding positive thoughts and prayers for you, JOAN, and for anyone else that is or will be in Matthew's path. 

So glad to read that Joe is almost to Joan's.  Continued prayers for the safety of all in the path of this storm.

Reading here with tears in my eyes because of the spot Joan finds herself in and I am so glad Joe will be with her.

Mary Ann

I saw where Jeanne Lee posted in another folder.  I hope she is out of the hospital and able to be home.

Mary Ann

Mary Ann, I missed that Jeanne Lee was in the hospital!!!!  Hugs to you, Jeanne Lee.... and special prayer that you are doing okay & fit to go home!   

Joan, checking up on you again, glad Joe is near & bringing water & will help do what he can!  Good kid!   

No question about it, I think we are all very lucky to have this group praying when any one of us is in trouble!  Thank you all for when I've been on the receiving end, for sure, I have and will keep on doing my share.  God Bless Every Friend! 

I feel very confident that all will be well with our Joan (Bis). I don't know why, it just came over me that she will be fine with her son there to be with her. God is showing us that He cares, and we will trust.

Last here over month ago......left hand still in splint, now have caught arm in oyx.cord and tore a big hole in the good arm...woe is  me.  Sounds like I'm not only one with problems.  but hello to all.....Sun

Hi Sun, the lady with the big smile.  You certainly have had your problems with hands and arms the past few months.  I hope you heal quickly and get back on the puter and let us know what has been going on with you.  Will remember you too in my prayers.

SUN.....
...It sure is good to see you but what are we going to do with you? as if one arm wasn't enough, you have now badly damaged your other arm...Sun what can I say....my thoughts and prayers are with you until both arms recover and you are back posting with us...

JOAN....
....I await with baited breath until I see a posting from you....Joan you are in my thoughts and prayers..

JEANNE LEE....
...back in hospital again?....Oh I wish we all had someone who could keep this forum up to date...we often tend to hear after, rather than at the time.....Jeanne Lee, you are in my thoughts and prayers....Boy, out God is going to be mighty busy, isn't he?

Good Thursday morning, Everyfriend.  There's blueberry toaster strudel to accompany your coffee or tea. I wish everyone a good day!!






West Country


England's West Country is known for its charming cottage-like shops. While visiting the area, my friend peered in through one window to see shelf upon shelf of interesting-looking books. So she went inside.

A woman appeared though a beaded curtain and asked, "Can I help you?"

"No, just browsing," said my friend.

"Fine," came the reply. "But so you know, around here most people knock before entering someone's home."



My Child, I Am Your Forgiving King
(By Debbie Preuss)

My child, I love you, no matter what you bring
To the feet of Me, your forgiving King
Bring it to Me, then lay it down
Trade now your rags, for heaven's crown
Nothing shocks Me, I see it all
I know each time My child falls
I wait for you, to come to Me
So I can heal you eternally
Each time is new, I don't keep score
My forgiveness over you I pour
Over My child, washing you clean
Come My child, and on Me lean
Bring your sins, your cares, your woe
Bring them to Me, for I know
The weight is too heavy for you alone
Believe My love, is to you shown
Forgiveness will lift your heavy weight
Come now child, don't be late
My forgiveness extends while you live
So to Me, please your burdens give
I know your sin, your secret shame
Child, please call out to My name
For I am your forgiving King
No matter what to Me you bring
Come to Me, collect your crown
Bring your burdens, lay them down
I love you child, for eternity
Won't you now, just come to Me?



“Oh what we could be if we stopped carrying the remains of who we were.”
~ Tyler Knott Gregson

PHYLLIS, HAPPY BIRTHDAY....

JOAN...
...A good morning Joan, I am assuming the hurricane decided on doing a quick detour, or, is it still on route, I sure hope not...
................................................

We will soon be heading out on another " shorter " car journey, a 60 mile round trip, that's if we dont get lost....This time its to an MS social daytime venue where providing we arrive by 11.30 am we can book a meal and join them...I shall be shown around as they do other things such as yoga, hairdressing salon, physiotherapy and other alternative therapy thing's on the go, this sounds more up my street.....R is calling me, got to leave and make tracks....

Good morning everyone.
Joan so good to see you in here this morning!!! I haven't heard an update on the hurricane but hope it is avoiding your area.

We are off to the Park this morning to see the colours, each year we go up and they are now at their peak here. Hubby's birthday today so a day of treats for him.
http://www.algonquinpark.on.ca/visit/general_park_info/fall-colour-report.php

Phyllis  :hb3:enjoy your special day.

Jackie, enjoy your outing.

Joy tis so good to see you in here.I think that is enough mishaps for you!!

Joan, thank you for breakfast.

Enjoy your day everyone.

Good morning Vanilla-Jackie.  The hurricane is still on its way.

Amy--Good morning.  Happy Birthday to your husband.

Good Morning everyone. Hope you are all Having a great day.


                                      The Pasta Diet and Your Health

ITALIAN PASTA DIET -- IT REALLY WORKS !!
1.. You walka pasta da bakery.
2... You walka pasta da candy store.
3.. You walka pasta da Ice Cream shop.
4.. You walka pasta da table and fridge.
You will lose weight!
AND....
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health.
1. The Japanese eat very little fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
4. The Italians drink a lot of red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
5.. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats
And suffer fewer heart attacks than the English.
CONCLUSION
Eat and drink what you like.
Speaking English is apparently what kills you.

this is a good movie I bet you will all love it,first time or re run.

Lloyd

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=where+the+red+fern+grows+full+movie