Patricia,good to hear of the absence of smoke there!! I sure hope the fires are soon out for good .

I think this year will be trying for a lot of people, prices are soaring
 on everything here. I do can a lot of vegetables and freeze some also.Jane,does a lof of canning also! She is the one that got me into doing more than I once did and I am the one that got her into canning potatoes:))

Yes and I have to do potatoes when I go home.  They've become a staple in my house.  Frankie asks for them often and even takes a jar home every once in a while!

LLOYD, NANCY is definitely in my prayers!  Let us know when she improves!  I hope it's soon!

And I do hope we hear something about GLORIA soon!

JIM, my SIL here in OK has a recipe for an egg dish that is delicious!  And today, he shared!  We made it together and he gave me time to take notes so I can make it when I go home.  After I make it at home and I know it's up to his standard, I'll share it with all of you!  It's pretty easy and you can make as many as you want and freeze them for later!  They have frozen hash brown potatoes, sausage or bacon, cheese and eggs in them and they sure do go down easy!

Now I have to go check on them to see if they're ready to pack up and put in the fridge!.  I wish you all a better day!

Jane, I now how my friend doing the potatoes . Her hubby is now a diabetic and he loves his potatoes. Since I was told that most of the starch comes out when one cans the potato so making it  not as bad for him to eat. You have got us on the parmesan cheese ones and so far they are our favorites along with the maple bacon spice..

Well, I sure am late getting in tonight.  First of all, Lloyd, prayers for Nancy & please keep us updated.  As I used to tell my kids growing up... "I don't want to waste my worrying". 

To be honest, my days & nights are mixed up, I sleep & eat any time. More than anything I think the extreme heat is my worst enemy, just no relief in sight. The nights don't cool down and that is unusual for us (80 degrees is NOT cool in my world).

I checked mail before stopping here, no word from Gloria's daughter. I'd like to rush past summer and have an early fall. Everything so brown that doesn't get daily watering it already looks like late August. I think I've mentioned that before? 

Sweet dreams to all and God Bless and watch over each. Love you all. 

Good morning...

Last evening the storm made it voice heard. Power flickered but stayed on, thankfully. We can use the rain but no need for the loud thundering bangs!

I am taking a friend to the city for her appointment , leaving Kyle to look after the pups.

Lloyd any word on Nancy?

Shirley , we have had our C/A air on a lot this summer, can't imagine being without it.

Jane, looking forward to Jim's recipe. Sounds like an all in one meal........maybe a side of potatoes done in the air fryer??

Better get ready and make sure I have everythin g ready to go.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

Still no word from Gloria's daughter, I checked mail on my way to here. Hope we get good news from Lloyd today.

It is ONLY 76 degrees right now, cloud cover with radar showing a patch of rain to the west. Doubt it will stay wet until it reaches Wichita but we can hope! I'd better get out and water as soon as I turn on the front sprinklers.  Need to vac & brush down the pool this morning.

Amy, how far is "town" to you?  In this part of the world everything is still measured in mile sections because the cities & towns kept spreading out into farm land and each town around a city wanted to "stake it's claim to their school district".

This isn't getting me out before the heat turns up!  People are wearing masks again and it was so nice to see people smiling again!  One of these days.............

well the fibbet is all wet today. it Is saying raning,but is not here now ,has the slab out front is all wet, but not raning here now. it Is clouddy and overcast. i went and visited Nancy last evening and went grocery shopping after that. Nancy, could not eat a morning meal and keep it down . but ate noon  and evening meals and kept them down alright. they gave her two shots of two deffernt kiend's of medicen, but neither were acting right away.but finley did take to working. she was starting to feel a little beter in a little while. Shirley I am with you we all need to get on our shanks ponnies and do better about posting, I wish I knew gloias deaughters address so could contact her aout gloura. as well as prayoers i hope she gets to feeling like posting again have a good day every one.

Lloyd

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm sure glad to see SHIRLEY's post!  I was starting to get a bit worried about you, my friend!

LLOYD, so good to hear NANCY is a bit better!  I pray that she keeps improving!

AMY, the egg thingys already have frozen hash browns in them.  If you having them for a main meal, maybe add a veggie or fruit salad to finish off!

And now, I've finished my breakfast and my coffee and I've checked in with my friends.  It's probably time to take the doggies out in the yard for a bit or get at my knitting or do something productive!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Lloyd, glad to see Nancy is improving, it will probably take some time to get her strength back, whatever it is.

Since Gloria's daughter is so busy, Bubble said she would copy anything anyone wanted to say to Gloria and send it all to me to put in an e-mail back to the daughter.  We don't know what is going on and I'm sure she is busy getting information from her brothers that live near Gloria plus I expect she is in contact with her doctors.  I haven't heard a word since that one message and did send her one yesterday but no reply. I think all we can do is wait.

Not a sprinkle here but the temps dropped a couple degrees. Radar showing that little patch of rain to the west is fizzling out. Got my outside work done.... hardly DONE but as much as I can do today!  Time to eat my breakfast & do some house work.

Heard on the radio that "gas has gone down a little".... NOT as fast as it went up, tho!
 
Jane, I am anxious to get that breakfast recipe, too!  I've been baking a potato in the microwave (big ones) & cut in half to slice into a sauce pan that I used to fry my egg...more  butter & brown (save the other half for another meal)... and have a couple pieces of toast. Potatoes are my "comfort food".

Been quite a while since I've had the sliding door open & forgot what a busy airport we have. Planes are changing directions taking off & landing, as the wind changes.

I'd better get up & move or will fall asleep. Happy Days are Hear Again?  Let's hope so!
MOVE, SHIRLEY!

Well, it's been a long day for us here.  We had lots to do and we got it all done!  I hope all of you were off getting good stuff done because most all of you were gone from the Soda Shoppe!

I hope to come back tomorrow and find everyone in better health and improving every hour.  And those who are not suffering an illness, STAY THAT WAY!

well I say good morning, even thow it Is not a good morning fore me. I have had hardley had any sleep. when Nancy had her spell and i called a amblince, I told then to take here to clinton hospitial, but they did not they took here to warrensburg hospitial. that should been ok but it is not , there is a witch trying to say they are going to haver her committed to a nursing home.she dose not need that. she has just hade a attack with the murneres< SP. she has had those spelles and over came them before, and for the most part has this one as well. so we will see later today. I may have to get our lawler invalved. Nancy and I had a good talk yesterday , and she has agreed she is going to slow down and take it easier. ther are no reason for her to work so hard. we both have paied our dues, and have familey next dore in a coneting duplex and others in cloe driveing distance if a situation ariases. and I am capebal of dooing every thing she needs help with, except if she would fall and could not get  her up with just some help or by here self. and our grand deaughter and husband live next dore in a conecting duplex. either of them could  do the job

Lloyd

Good morning...

Jane, it was a busy day here yesterday. Took my friend to get her eyes checked and then headed into the city to shop. Lots of laughter and fun shopping.

Today is to pickle mustard beans  and work around home.

Shirley ,it is 66 miles to the city..not a bad trip. Lots to see and one has to watch for deer/moose.

Lloyd, meniere's is not nice. Something I have had in the past and prefer to not have again! Prayers headed your way for both of you.

Patricia, have all the fires been contained now?


Better get a move on.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  It's going to be another hot one here today...0ver 105 degrees!   I sit inside with the A/C on wearing a sweater.  Then I take my sweater off and go outside and sit on the glider on the back porch to get warm.  The doggies always go out with me.

LLOYD, I'm sorry NANCY is having such a hard time.  She is constantly in my prayers...and you are also in my prayers.

AMY, sounds like you had a good day in the city with your friend yesterday.  I think we're going to have the kids later this morning. 

I'm also hoping for one last trip to the Farmers' Market this Saturday.  We're leaving for home the next Saturday.  It's been such a great trip and I've loved making friends with the kids and now I have a place to picture Cindy.  I'd never visited her in this house or this town before.  She'd always lived in the Dallas, Texas area when I visited.  Now she's about a 15 minute drive from Ali and her husband and kids!

I guess I better get my day going.  I'm busy knitting when Cindy is doing her job.  She works from home and she doesn't waste any of her employer's time!  I'm very proud of her!  I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

fun question :
https://www.seniorsandfriends.org/village-clubhouse~place-for-fun!/trivia-quiz-and-more-games/msg221403/#msg221403

Lloyd, I hope Nancy is doing better today.  The hospital cannot force Nancy to go to a nursing home.  Just tell them NO...you and your granddaughter can take care of her at home.  She can use a walker to help avoid falls.

I've had Meniers Disease for more than 30 years and Nancy can learn to live with it and make adjustments like you and she have talked about.  It isn't life threatening but it can mess things up when she is having an episode.  My Meniers is in remission right now but it can come back at any time.

Like everyone else in the world, I am trying to stay as cool as possible.  But, even though I don't want to wish my life away, I am really looking forward to Autumn's cooler temps.

I hope Gloria is doing better.

Take care, All.

PHYLLIS, what a delight to come by and see you here!  I've missed you!

Lloyd, I don't think they can pressure you into Nancy spending time in re-hab but I'd sure call Medicare and whatever other insurance you carry to fill the gap. I've had the nicest people to talk to when calling, lots of good advice about what your choices are, and make sure you write down the name of the person you talk to!  Are you a good cook?  Nancy can sit right there and tell you how to bake that peach pie! 

well we won out for the most part. we got the right people in plae today, and things are turning in our faver. they are seinding a phical service perison out here tomarow to do exercize's with nancy. and they done a lot of exersize with her today, made her feel beter and they dismised here from the hospitial , and sent here home. they set up for her to get a walker,whitch she is using now. medicare paid 80% of it and we picked up the balance. she is happy as a lark. now if she get's good sleep in her owen bed, and gets up in a reasonable mood the day will be great. good night and sweet dreams everyone.

Lloyd

Good morning..

Nice to come in here and read good news. Lloyd, great that Nancy is home and hope all goes well for you both.

Yesterday was a busy one but ended off enjoying a cuppa tea on the verandah with our neighbour. Now I need to put away the spoils from yesterday after I label the jars.

Weather is starting to be more liveable thank goodness. There was a tornado touch down south east of us ,lot of damage but no one was hurt.

Phyliss, I agree Meineres is not nice, it got to a point that I didn't even want to eat!

Jane, did you have fun with the kids?

Best get a wiggle on and get ready to meet the day.

Enjoy your day and stay  safe.

Good Morning Everyfriend!  LLOYD, I'm so happy to hear that Nancy has come home!  Just coming home will be a big part of her recovery!  I know when I got out of the hospital in November, I was ready for anything!

AMY, the kids didn't show up yesterday!  They all went with friends to the water park and I can sure understand that!  It was hot and being wet probably felt good!  But I got a lot of knitting done and I have some stuff ready for Christmas already!  Today will be another knitting day until the kids show up!

Cindy has to make a trip to Dallas on Friday to the office that is her official employer.  They have other people from other offices coming in and it's going to be a busy day for her.  Her plan is to stay over Friday night with a friend and they and one other former neighbor will be going out to dinner.  I sure hope she has a good one!!  And I hope she has a lovely visit with old friends!

We're leaving for home on Saturday the 6th of August and will be ther on Sunday the 7th.  Cindy will spend some time there with a friend that she's known since kindergarten.  She grew up a few houses down the street from where we lived and they've been friends ever since.  They get together every time she's in PA.  And they talk constantly when she's not there.  Then when she comes back home, her daughter, Courtney who lives in West Chester, PA is coming back with her for a week's visit!  Lots of good stuff happening!

Once again...I'm so happy to hear that Nancy is home!

I wish everyone a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow! 

well god morning everyone.  JaneS thanks. well I slept in this Morning, Nancy got up before I did and she has ben on the phone non stop evere seince. well the rain has stopped here for the minute, But it Is very cloudy here. and 69ºF. I better get off of here and go get somengthing to eat. Have to maintain the fat stomach you Know. Have a good day. there is supposed to be a theripest come around noon to teach her how to do the exercizes propperly.

 Lloyd

Lloyd, good to hear you had a good nights sleep. Temp is climbing here , so far a nice breeze is blowing. Good luck on keeping Nancy from going 90 miles an hour with her work Easier said than done.

Thank you, Jane, for saying you missed me.

Amy, I'm sorry you have to deal with Meniere's, too.  The hardest thing that I have to deal with, besides the imbalance, vertigo, nausea, etc., is the loss of my hearing.  The ENT doctor tested me years ago and I did not have any hearing at all in my right ear and only 50% in my left ear and that has grown worse over the years.  I wear one hearing aid in the left ear and that helps....but not a whole lot.  That is why I isolate a lot.  Just can't hear what people are saying to me and absolutely hate asking them to repeat over and over.  Most people are kind but some get really irritated and that upsets me....so I rarely go out anymore.  Thank goodness, I have David to translate for me.  I can not go anywhere without him now.  I am so grateful for his help.

Sorry, everyone, I don't like whining so that's why I try not to do it here.  I apologize.

Take care, All.

A good Wednesday  to EVERYFRIEND  ‼️

I thought sure I posted here yesterday, but.....no can see a post‼️

I had a rough Physical Therapy session yesterday, so utilized my "downtime" to get some posting done.

Monday I had another National Jewish doctor appointment.
This was to see a Pulmonary Hypertension doc.  She was a delightful lady that is the section head and what a thorough doctor she is.  The good news is.....she cleared me of having Pulmonary Hypertension.  She wants me to still see a cardiologist to get another opinion of what might be causing my need for oxygen.  She asked me to see one of their diabetic specialists as well and to possibly consider a regimented$ Keto Diet as I have kind of plateaued on my current weight loss diet that I have dropped just over 40 ponds on.  I have never been one to try all the MANY weight loss programs, but this one she is recommending sounds intriguing to me. 

My brother will arrive in AZ to pick up our dads cremains, death certificates, etc. I am anxious for his return so we can get on to scheduling a memorial.

Loved hearing about your nice visit together, CALLIE and JANE. WISH we all had the opportunity to visit each other 🥰

Guess I better get this posted. My best to you all. Special prayers for Nancy, LLOYD.  I do hope she will do well now that she is home and having care to come in to help her feel better.

Jenny

well I am late due to a not planed nap. so now I am headed to the haystack.hope that un planed nap dos not keep me from slepping good tonight see you all in the morning.

Lloyd

Long past my bedtime but have been saving photos from the oldest computer that has the last of PSP on it, got done what was needed & came up to the newest computer to see if all did as it was supposed to.... lots & lots of photos & files & I kinda go lost in looking at them. 

I keep checking for word from Gloria's daughter & will copy what she had to say, not what we wanted to hear....

Thank you for checking in on mom, for a few days it seemed as if the fog had lifted and maybe she'd get better. But that didn't last long. Not getting better and can't even answer her phone anymore, or know how it works. We are just praying the good Lord will see fit to take her quickly and not have her linger in the state she's in. Mom would  never want to stay on earth in the condition she's in. So if there are still people in the soda shoppe/ Seniors and friends that are praying, pray for her not to linger in her current condition. Mom would just hate that she can't do anything, or even recognize anyone. This stuff came on pretty suddenly, so she has has a say in things around her, right up to the last two weeks. That's a big blessing!

We are lucky to have known her.  I'm sorry her family didn't get to be with her & hold her hand. My prayers will be that she is at peace and not in pain. 

Good morning

Not the news we wanted to hear Shirley, I along with others expected Gloria to beat this and come back. Prayers for her and her family. I do believe in miracles and just maybe...

Holiday here this weekend, town will be crawling with people. Will get what we need (milk) and get home.

Many chores to get done and some will and some won't.

Enjoy your day and stay safe.

well good Morning everyone. Not what we wanted to here ofcourse about gloria's helth ishues but god knowes best. and if he gose ahead and takes her. she will be in the bst place.and most days I would love to go with her.if I can go in my sleep with no lingering Pain. I am shure I would particular would mis the great grand children they live next door in a coneting duplex. and drop in often. and we higher them to do some choyers and give them a little spending money. Have a good day

Lloyd

Well, I knew there was a reason why I was putting off coming into the Soda Shoppe this morning.  I must have been expecting the bad news about GLORIA!  I truly hope she isn't suffering and that she doesn't have to suffer.  I'm still praying for her but at her daughter's request, I'll alter the content.  Praying for what is best for GLORIA is the best prayer!

We actually have rain in OK this morning.  We sure did need it and we're supposed to have it until around noon!  Also, the temp is down a bit...it's only 75º! And the sun is hiding behind all those rain clouds!

I don't know if the kids are coming over today or not.  I guess we'll find out!

I wish you all a good day...better than yesterday but not as good as tomorrow!

Keeping Gloria in my thoughts.  Praying that she is comfortable and accepting of what God decides.