Trish, they got home Wed. night, June 28.  They're exhausted and still recovering but they are over the moon.
She called the trip spectacular (in spite of them getting sick).  Said they couldn't have done it without Andrew, who kept them on track for all the various trains, etc.  We went over there on Thurs. for a couple of hours of anecdotes and catching up.  We distanced ourselves just to be as safe as possible.   Today is their 28th anniversary. 

I started a post here last night.  One sentence, got sidetracked, forgot, and found it this morning!
I had told Carol how beautiful her quilts were.  They are.  Loved the roses one.
Mary Lou, so sorry about Lynn's dx.  How loving and thoughtful of David to come and be with you both for support.  Sounds like your SIL is trying to do what's right.  I'm sure it will all work out for them.   
Thanks for the comments about our David's visit.  He does want to get on with his life and he was locked into a long-dead marriage and just couldn't abide living like that for the rest of his life.  Turning 50 was significant in his decision, I believe, since he mentioned that several times.  The kids all blame him and are on her side.  Neither of them was ever unfaithful or physically abusive but they were at odds in most ways and he made some dreadful financial choices,  often to get even with her,  by his own admission.  He told us he'd been sleeping better than for years, without the stress.  He was amazed with that. 

Theresa, I second what's been said regarding your Mom.  You've done an amazing, fantastic job which, at her age and state, may be lost on her, but YOU know as does all your family.  The next-in-line has it the hardest when it comes to these decisions.  Hang in there.  We're all behind you, too.  

Devonne, enjoy your new grill,  I've never heard of a pellet grill, but Howard has.  If that rose is the bushes only hurrah...it's a beauty.  Thanks for the picture.  Prayers for dear little Sandie.  

Well, I have a "lovely" job to do today.  Was in the process of mixing up a cake to take to our small group on Thurs. night when my stove/oven quit.   My resident electrician pulled the stove out and did something electrical and got it working again but that revealed the absolute necessity of cleaning the sides of the stove before he pushes it back in.  I know...who ever admits that, but it is what it is!   Also, he retrieved all the various things that had fallen behind the stove, so I have two more wooden spoons and several lids and will have the satisfaction of knowing that's all clean again.    Better get to it!
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Last edited by indyanny (7/01/2023 10:47 am)

BJ......I AM GOING TO SLAP YOU WITH A WET NOODLE.  YOU SHOULD NOT BE TAKING YOUR SHOWERS UNSUPERVISED.   I COULD TELL YOU TALES WITHIN MY OWN FAMILY THAT WERE DISASTEROUS FROM FALLS.  REMEMBER, EVERY FALL IS UNEXPECTED.
FOR MYSELF IF I FEEL JUST THE LEAST BIT WOBBLY I TAKE A SPONGE BATH OR BIRD BATH DEPENDING ON HOW YOU WANT TO NAME IT.  SAVES MY FAMILY FROM HAVING TO VISIT ME IN THE HOSPITAL. 
JUDY.......SPEAKING OF BEHIND THE STOVE, I KNOW FOR SURE MY FAVORITE PAN COVER WHICH COVERS ANY SIZE FRY PAN OR POT, SLIPPED BEHIND THE BOTTOM STOVE DRAWER AND IS LOST TO SIGHT.   I CAN'T REACH IT.   I WISH I COULD GET IT BACK.  THERE ARE PROBABLY OTHER SURPRISES BEHIND THERE AS WELL.

HOLLY......I NEVER HEARD OF CRUMBL COOKIES.  I WILL HAVE TO LOOK THEM UP.

BECAUSE OF THE HOLIDAY MY SOC SEC CHECK IS ALREADY IN MY BANK ACCOUNT.  ITS USUALLY POSTED ON THE 3RD OF EACH MONTH.  MY SON, THOUGH, DOES NOT SHOP NOR CASH MY MONTHLY BUDGET CHECK TIL HE'S BACK FROM FLORIDA WHICH WILL BE NEXT WEEKEND.  HE FLIES SOUTH TOMORROW MORNING EARLY.
EVERYTHING IN FLORIDA IS A/C ANYWAY UNLESS YOU TAKE TO THE WAVES AND THEY LOVE BEING THERE.  
I CHECKED ON MY GARDEN THIS MORNING.  DARN IT, THE CUCUMBER BEETLES HAVE DEVASTATED MY 3 YOUNG CUKE PLANTS.  I DOUBT I WILL GET ANY CUKES FROM THOSE THIS YEAR.  BUT I AM HAPPY WITH MY TOMATOES.  THEY ARE LUSH AND FULL OF BLOSSOMS NOW.  MY CARROT ROW IS BOUNTIFUL AS WLL.  MY TOMS ARE EVEN BIGGER THAN MY NEIGHBOR TONY'S IN THE NEXT BED.  I TOLD YOU THEY CATCH UP PRETTY QUICK WHEN THE WARMTH ARRIVES.

THE DAY IS PARTIAL SUN AND PARTIAL CLOUDS.  NO RAIN EXPECTED TIL TOMORROW AND MONDAY.  WE JUST CAN'T GET AWAY FROM IT, BUT THANKFULLY ITS NOT TOO MUCH AT A TIME.  FROM 1/8TH INCH TO 7/8 INCH USUALLY.

THAT'S MY DAY LADIES.  OH, SOME COOKING TODAY AND SOME VACUUMING NEEDED AND I ALREADY SORTED MY PILLS FOR THE WEEK.  I SEE THAT 'DEATH IN PARADISE' WITH THE IRISHMAN FEATURED IS RUNNING SEVERAL SHOWS TODAY.  I WILL ENJOY THEM.  I SEE THAT MOST ARE ONES THEY NEVER SHOWED HERE BEFORE ON PBS.  THE CHANNEL IS OVATION.  LOVE THAT CHANNEL THE BEST.  HAS ALL THE BRITISH MURDER SHOWS AND AUSTRALIAN ONES.  THEY KEEP ME HAPPY.
HUGS TO ALL.  QB S 

Last edited by quiltbea (7/01/2023 11:24 am)

Devonne, to get Medicaid you have to have assets less than 2 thousand dollars.