No rain again.  They keep predicting it but nothing.  We will have to our a hose in the pool because the level has dropped.

=19.5pxJust a quick Good Morning, Jamie and Kendra are here so need to be visiting with them.  It is very still this morning, 60* outside and sunny.  Beautiful morning!!  Kendra is in the shower, Frank is still in bed and Jamie is wandering around. It is 8:23 am at the moment.  

I need to run and visit with my family.  They'll be going home today, so want to spend some time with them.  Have really enjoyed having them here.  Hope you are all well, will check in tomorrow!  Love, BJ.











 

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Today was our hottest day so far this year, 94 degrees. It's 86 right now at 7:15. I spent the day with Greg; it was Carter's weekend with his Mom.

It was supposed to rain at 7:00 pm, but no rain. We've had a lot of rain, but would especially like a little now to cool things off. 

I haven't wanted to do any embroidery or sewing at all. I got so frustrated by the puckers in the fabric and haven't solved that issue yet. My machine is still unplugged since our cruise in April. One suggestion on You Tube was to use T-pins on the outside edges so your fabric can't pull. I bought some of those.

I watched one guy on You Tube yesterday do a small embroidery on a tee shirt. He used a piece of fabric for the back and no stabilizer. It looked nice, but it still had puckers. I have two small embroideries I want to put on shirts for Gary. I'm going to find some old shirts to practice on. 

Dee, my dog groomer, will be here tomorrow to bathe Sandy and groom her. She will be back Tuesday to do Mollie and Gracie.

I almost tripped over Sandy on the patio. That would have been a bad fall on concrete. I'll be more careful when I let them out.

eta: Holly, just looked at your afghan. It's another beauty. This is one my niece made. She lives in Ohio. 





 

Last edited by DownSouth (7/09/2023 5:46 pm)

HI!

SORRY TO HAVE BEEN MIA. WISH I COULD SAY THAT IT WAS JUSE TO HOUSECLEANING AND GETTING THINGS DONE. NOT!

WE DID HAVE SOME MUCH NEEDED RAIN TODAY. YEAH! PUT SOME WATER ON THE POTS THAT DON''T GET RAIN ON THEM.

DGS#1 IS IN PROCESS OF MOVING INTO A RENTED HOUSE. THEY HAVE BEEN STAYING WITH BARBARA SINCE THEY GAVE UP APARTMENT IN LYNCHBURG. THEY HAVE BOTH BEEN WORKING HERE FOR A WHILE. GLSF YHRY EILL NOW BE HERE.

WE HAVE BEEN IN A HEATWAVE. A FEW DAYS OF BELOW 90 IS WELCOME, BUT 88 OR89 IS NOT A LOT COOLER.

BEHIND ON READING. READ MOST OF LAST WEEK BUT NOT MUCH FROM THE WEEK BEFORE THAT. WILL TRY TO KEEP UP THIS WEEK.

THINKING OF EVERYONE. PRAYERS...................................................

The forecast wasn't teasing us...it finally rained last night at 9 pm, instead of 7 pm; not as much this time.

Have the Roomba going. It's one of the best gifts I've ever received from Greg. He buys really good gifts. He bought me an Ott floor light years ago and I just love it. I broke the bulb when I moved & the replacement I got isn't as bright as the original. My oldest sister was having trouble seeing to pay her bills so I bought her a table model Ott light. She loved it.

My groomer is on the way so not sure how much she will get done today.

Linda, is your son still living with you? How is Darrell doing? 

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ITS ANOTHER RAINY DAY HERE.  I WATCHED THE FIREFIGHTERS FLUSHING THEIR PUMPERS AND HAVING LUNCH UNDER A MARQUEE (TENT).  NO CALENDAR PINUPS I'M AFRAID.
MY SON WAS ABLE TO GET ALL ON MY GROCERY LIST.  ON SUNDAYS THEY ARE RESTOCKED FOR THE WEEK'S NEW SALES.  I GOT SOME GOOD MEAT DEALS ON SALE THIS WEEK.  ALSO A WATERMELON AND SEEDLESS GRAPTES.  HE BROUGHT HOME A BOX OF DEVIL DOGS (8) SO I SHARED WITH NEIGHBORS.  I CAN'T EAT THEM ALL BEFORE THEY GO STALE.  MY NEIGHBOR NAN HAD NEVER HAD ONE BEFORE.  SHE WAS RAISED IN CHICAGO AND LIVED IN KODIAK ALASKA FOR SOME YEARS.  
I GOT ANOTHER NEIGHBOR TO COME PLAY BINGO WITH US TOMORROW.  MY FRIEND MICHELE WILL BE TRYING IT OUT THIS WEEK.  I TOLD HER THE RULES, ETC AND THE TIME TO BE THERE.  I HOPE SHE LIKES IT.  I WILL BRING A ROLL OF QUARTERS SINCE SHE MAY NEED TO CHANGE SOME PAPER MONEY.

DEVONNE........I HOPE YOU FIGURE OUT A WAY TO ELLIMINATE WRINKLES IN YOUR EMBROIDERY PROJECTS.  IT MUST BE GAULING.
I HOPE SANDY DID WELL HAVING HER GROOMING.
YOUR NIECE'S AFGHAN IS LOVELY.  I LIKE WHEN THERE IS A PATTERN TO THE AFGHANS.  AND PRETTY COLORS SHE CHOSE, TOO.

HOLLY.......GLAD YOU GOT YOUR RECIPES IN ORDER.  I KEEP MINE IN 2 RECIPE BOXES.  SOME ARE FAVORITES OF COURSE AND I DO THEM OVER AND OVER.  SOME TAKE MORE TIME AND LATELY I PREFER THE QUICK RECIPES.

LINDA.....YOU ARE LUCKY TO HAVE A SON STAYING WITH YOU NOW THAT THINGS ARE GETTING IFFY, ESPECIALLY WITH DEAR HUSBAND.  IT SOUNDS LIKE HE IS HAVING MORE ISSUES.,

NOTHING ELSE TO REPORT DEAR FRIENDS.  I WISH YOU ALL A NICE DAY.  HUGS, QB S 

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Mary Lou, we're having VBS this week, too.  300 kids.  I helped when my kids were little.  Then, we had it for two very long weeks.    Am not a kid person, so gave that up.  Think it might have something to do with being an only child.  I loved VBS when I was kid but was always worried that Grandpa would forget to pick me up, not at the church, but where I was dropped off at our  little rural grocery store.  He would have, too, but Grandma kept him in line.  That store?  Mr. Gebert owned  it and  you didn't pick out your own stuff.  He gathered it for you from your list and used a long handled claw to reach the top shelves.  I loved to go with Gramp.  He was always good for a treat!  I don't think Mr. Gebert liked kids, either!  
We have Devil Dogs.  A bit too chocolatey for me.  Howard, of course, loves them.  Actually I haven't seen them for a long time?????     

Linda, I'm glad, too, that your son lives with you still.  Sometimes things work out just as they should...in the long run.   These are the lazy days of summer.  We should all enjoy them and worry about the work when it's cooler and less humid.  Right? 

QB, glad Matt and Daphne are back.  I'll bet he  was a sight for sore eyes.  Nice that he was able to get everything you wished for.  

Yesterday, after church, we all (18 of us) ate at Viking Chili Bowl.  Several of us got omelets.  Howard had biscuits and gravy (good old Southern boy).  He made a belt for one of the men that turned out to be too small.  Why?  Because Gordon measured an old belt of his that he could no long wear.  He was embarassed.  Howard has already made another for him this morning.  Like everything, goes faster when he's just made one.  The good thing is they wanted another one made to give their son for his birthday and the 1st belt will fit him.    
My week has a few differences.  Wed. I'm going with friend, Bobbie, to The Schoolhouse Shop to look for a fancy top to go with her fancy new pants.  She, and her 3 girl cousins are going on a cruise around Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, etc. in August.  Paid for all of them  (mind you!) by one cousin's husband.  They've done this annually for some years--have been to many places in the USA, never abroad.  They've all paid their own way before except he has always given each of them a bit of money to spend.  Obviously, he's quite wealthy and this is something he wants to spend it on.  We'll probably have lunch out, too, if we have time.  She needs to be home by 1:45 so her hubbie can have the car.  Friday, is our small group study and lunch.  I have to bring garlic bread.  Easy peasy!

With that, I close.  Have a nice remainder of the day.  
Indy

 

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Good Morning, I'm feeling really lazy this morning, it is  very still outside, some sun occasionally.  Frank is taking Elly to the groomer this morning, then he is going to coffee with the guys, they are celebrating a birthday, with coffee and doughnuts.  Sounds like a good time.  I think Sharon is coming today to clean up and put clean sheets on the bed.  Not sure what else she is doing, but she'll find plenty to do today.

Just took a break to visit with Frank, he is getting ready to take Elly to groomer, then go to coffee with the guys. One of them is having a birthday and is providing doughnuts for them.   A very nice thing to do.

Well, my fixer from the shop just showed up, so I have to run. Love you all, BJ.

NICE DAY TODAY.  SHOULD HIT THE MID 80S.  WE GOT 1 3/4" OF RAIN YESTERDAY SO ANOTHER DAY NOT HAVING TO WATER MY GARDEN.  ITS LOOKING GOOD.  LOTS OF BLOSSOMS. 
I HAD MY RECERTIFICATION FOR INCOME ETC SO THEY CAN RAISE MY RENT IN NOV.  SINCE I GOT A NICE SOC. SEC. RAISE, WHICH I WAS ENJOYING, THEY WILL TAKE A GOOD PORTION OF IT AWAY IN NOV. WHEN MY RENT HIKE COMES THRU.  THEY BASE IT ON THE GROSS AMOUNT WHICH IS BEFORE DEDUCTING THE MEDICARE COSTS AND NOT THE AMOUNT OF THE CHECK YOU ACTUALLY CAN SPEND.  DARN IT.
I THINK I WILL TRY TO TIGHTEN MY BELT.  EAT LESS JUNK AND GOODIE FOODS.  SMALLER PORTIONS ARE NEEDED SO I AM BREAKING OUT MY BLUE PERIWINKLE CHINA PLATES.  THEY ARE SMALLER THAN MY USUAL DINNER PLATE.  INSTEAD OF 2 HAMBURGERS I'LL EAT ONE AT A MEAL.  THE PROBLEM IS WHEN I COOK AND IT TASTES DARN GOOD TO ME, I USUALLY HAVE TO HAVE SECONDS. THAT JUST HAS TO STOP.  I WONDER IF I CAN STICK TO IT.  TIME WILL TELL.

IT SOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS BUSY, BUSY WITH THEIR LIVES.  SOMETHING ALWAYS HAPPENING HITHER AND YON.  TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES.  HUGS, QB S 
 

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