Devonne- Black ☹️.  Boring as I’ve had a black suv since 2009. But it was on the lot and they couldn’t order one….take it or leave it. 
You amaze me with your emb.  I don’t think I could handle it.

Janet, after 2 gray Caravans then a dark blue one, I was ready for a color. My Tucson is called Sonora Sunset, a burnt orange, and I love it. I can find it in parking lots!
The technician from Raymour and Flanagan was here, the wiring on his recliner can’t be fixed so they will replace it. He’s only had it since late spring. 

It’s rainy and drizzling here, 50 degrees. I finished Coastal Ripple last night, now I’ll start another ocean looking one. 

It's drizzling here and will be raining all weekend. It dropped the temp by 12 degrees. A good time to be in the sewing room, but I need some downtime so will find a movie to watch after lunch. 

I was going to meet Greg at Costco to get my tires rotated. We were going to leave my vehicle there and go to lunch. Carter told his Mom he wants to go home. Greg is headed to get him now. It's a little over a 2 hour round trip. We'll do Costco another day.

Janet, we bought a brand new Toyota Avalon that was black. I liked it except it was gray on the inside, which I didn't want. We sold it and bought the Highlander I have now. Guess what? It's gray on the inside!

Thanks, ladies, for the kind words. I love my embroidery machine, but the newer ones do so much more. I'm saving money...not sure if it will be for a car or an embroidery machine, lol.  I'll post pics later today. 

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QB, congrats on the turkey "score"!  Those sound perfect for you...   Will you make your usual dressing?  
We haven't "talked turkey"  here, yet.  But Bill, who is the most laid back guy I know, is insisting ML make her chicken/dressing casserole this year and save herself all the work and stress.  Whatever she/they decide is fine with us.  We surely won't starve.  Maybe Andrew, who will be home Thangvg. week will step up and perform his culinary skills.
 
Howard has the P.O. app on his phone that tells him what's coming.  Early this week, he saw there was an envelope from grandson, Jacob.  We never got it, but I suspected, and was right, that it was an invite for the 1st b.d. party for our great grandson, Jude.  How do I know?  Howard texted Jacob this morning.  He said he'd try to send another.  Otherwise, he'll send us the details in  a text.  Should be interesting...Rita and David's divorce was just final, so there's that plus H's grandson, Joshua, (R & D's 2nd son) is getting married this weekend.  How do I know?  From ML looking at Facebook.  Of course, we weren't invited.  We are capable of driving the 2 1/2 hrs. there, but since it's not too far from Andrew, they may drive us down (for the b.d.party) and go see him while were at it.  Howard may not like being there, or anywhere without wheels...Now, can you all see why I'm half nuts? 

We are having a bright, sunny but very chilly day.  Everything is glowing outside.  Still some green foliage close to the ground but most of the higher up leaves have come off.  Can now see the highway clearly thru our front woods.

Janet, congrats on the new Edge.  I would be a bit disappointed in black, too.  We have loved our teal Honda.  While not as bright as yours Holly, we can usually find it without much trouble, too.  I love some of the new colors of orange and lime green.  Howard would gag on both of those, but we're not in the market right now.  

Off to do some work.  Have a good day.  Hugs!  
Indy

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Afternoon y'all! 

Yes, I am still hanging in there.  Still lots on my plate. 

I did take some me time and go to the retreat in Houston.  It was the most relaxed I have been in months.  I drove.  Might become a routine for me, loved it there!  Carol and Lisa ordered the perfect weather!  

While I was there we got 2 offers on the other lake property!  Mom got asking price.  Gravy money as hubby calls it!  Won't get rich off of it, but gives mom some cushioning, financially! 

Estate sale for the house is next weekend and then the house will go on the market Thanksgiving week!  I'm fearful that since we sold the first 2 properties quickly this one will linger.  Hubby doesn't think it will, he has been right so far!  Don't tell him I said that! 

Just finished filling out paperwork online for the house, the disclosure stuff.  Answering "I don't have a clue" wasn't an option!  LOL!  It's done and off my plate! 

Mom is doing good.  They sprayed her room for bugs yesterday and took all the linen off her bed including a quilt and washed it in the washing machine on heavy duty then in the dryer.  The quilt was damaged.  I'm livid, since they are not supposed to wash mom's stuff.  I removed all the quilts from her room today, still missing 3 pillows!  I threw a stink today, I told them if they don't know how to wash stuff then that person doesn't need to be doing that job.  They put a feather pillow in the washer, also!  And I wonder why some days I am overwhelmed! 

Luke is home and going stir crazy.  He has a volunteer position set up at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, not sure when it starts.  This will look great on his resume.  He's looking for a seasonal job.  He wants to put money to the side to buy a house in the future!  Smart boy.  He has 2 pending offers for parks, seasonal, starting in April.  One is Acadia, the other is the Grand Tetons!  I'm ready to go back to either!  Loved them both! 

Sara is still working on the Phd stuff!  She seems to love it! 

Alex is still home, but says he's looking for another job! 

A world without Bandit is a tad empty, Miss that boy.  We are talking that once the Columbia house is sold, we will look at adopting another dog! 

My current world revolves around mom's care.  Leaves little time to do what I want.  She was upset I went to Houston.  I put it plain and simple to her, "I am not going to die like my sister, friendless, because I am taking care of you"!  You have to be succinct with my mom, if not you leave the door open for her interpretation of things, and it's never close to what you said! 

You are now caught up on my little corner of the world! 

Later my Friends! 

I forgot to tell y'all Ashley said to tell everyone hi. Her Suburban (which was her Dad's vehicle) can't be repaired, so her Mom takes her where she needs to go.

The good news is she got her SS disability benefits earlier this year (I believe she said January). 

More good news! They are finally working on Gary's disability claim. 

Mary Lou, I take my Hyundai to the dealership also. 
Carol, thank you for your service. Thanks to all the husbands, dads and sons who served. 
Theresa, that’s a hard choice of National Parks! 

Thanks to all who served or have family members who served, or maybe are still serving. 
    I had just about crawled out of my “hole” when I was forced to get on the phone with dau in law late yesterday.  I won’t go into detail, but it was not pretty.  So the rest of my day was shot as I felt myself slipping back in.
   We will probably take the new car to the dealership for routine service.  It’s about 35 mins away so it will mean shooting most of the day, but what else have I got to do? 🤷‍♀️
    Theresa- welcome make.  I’m determined to get to Houston some day.  I’m not much of a flyer (haven’t flow since the Charlotte retreat)and with what’s going on, I’m worried about about traveling, esp by air.

Hi there, I see Tracy got on here ahead of me and filled you in on what we're doing.  So I'll just say Hi! to all and sign off.  Wishing you all well.  Hope you all have a wonderful day, BJ.

Today is Gary's 55th birthday. He, Emily and I went to breakfast at Waffle House. I got up way too early, so resting today. I wish I could fall asleep!

Tracy, have a great time at the girls getaway!

I don't take my car to the dealership because there isn't one close to me. I wouldn't hesitate to take it there, though.

It's drizzling here and looks dreary & dismal. I changed my sheets this morning & did a load of laundry. Emily put together a barstool for me. I was glad to get the help, as I was using the wrong screws in the wrong area. 

Janet, are you & Jerry going to NY for Thanksgiving? Sometimes it's just easier to stay home, isn't it?

Sandra, yes, they are very, very expensive IF you get a new one. The newest one by Husqvarna, the Epic 2, is $20,000. Even the ones 3-4 years old aren't cheap. 

Trish, I hope your cough is gone by now. Gary is coughing a lot. He says it's the weather change...I hope it isn't his lungs.



 

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