Janet, sorry for the bummer morning.  Some days start out like that.  I give my hairdresser her tip in cash.  She sheepishly requested that saying it saved the delay for them to process it when all is on the card. And I love her, so it's all good.   So...now I need tip money and egg money.  Find it hard to keep even a small amount of cash on hand since we never go the bank anymore. 

Devonne, we're not planning to go to Linda's.  Things have changed for them and for us.  But, we sure would like to.  Changed--not our relationship, but our physical "abilities".  And, there's Fancy to consider as she ages.
Will send you a PM with more details so as to not bore everyone else...

Trish, I forgot about Wales.  Is this your first time there.  The Scottish brogue can be a bit difficult to understand.  Not the same, but this reminded me of a woman I once worked with.  She was from  Tennesee and had a strong Southern accent.  She told me about previously working with  a man from Wales.  They could not understand each other and were warned to somehow work it out or both would be fired.  Well, they did work it out, married and had a wonderful life together.  He became a big shot with The American Meat Institute in Chicago. 

We've, so far, enjoyed the swimming, diving and gymnastics and this morning, the horses jumping the 'fences'.  I don't know the official name of that.  Such gorgeous horses, though.  I always like it when QB tells us about her own horse.  Beg as I might, I could never convince my mom and grandparents to get me a pony or a horse.
Of course not!  We had a small dairy farm without horse facilities and the grandparents didn't need more work to do.      I don't care as much for the track and field part of the Olypics,  but Howard does, so I'll be a good sport.

Cheryl,  that's a big outlay for school supplies. It's all so far in my past and foreign to me.    Our church has a backpack ministry where those who want to choose a needy child and buy the backpack and all the needed supplies from a list that's appropriate for his or her grade.  ML showed me what she'd chosen and has it all ready to pack in the backpack to take to the "open house" format on Saturday.  As with all communities we have our share of low income families so this is a great help for them. It's done tastefully   so no one feels like someone's poor relation.

Holly, I did know the real reason for separating spouses.  I also ignore the personal s e x questions.  I figure let them take a look at me and Howard and figure all that out for themselves!  

Going to get some lunch--my usual rice cake with cream cheese and tomato!  Yum!
Indy

 

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Holly, that was nice of you to share with the lady.

I made another batch of dog food. Decided to use ziplock boxes this time...no containers and lids to wash. Flattened it out so it will be easier to defrost. One bag is divided between both of them and I mix it with dry food. They love it.



Lazy evening...looking for a movie to watch on Apple TV. It's free until October.

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LOL, Judy, so they want to know but are too chicken to ask? The answer would be a Mona Lisa smile, and say , “Wouldn’t you like to know,” 

I just finished an older book by a new to me author, J. T. Ellison. It’s called A Deeper Darkness, and is the first of a series of 4 about medical examiner Samantha Owens. It was very good, and I’ll read more by her.

Holly- we can start with the opening ceremonies having drag queens posing as the Last Supper…I’ll stop there but the list goes on. 
   Trish- glad to hear your trip is going well. 
I doubt I’d ever leave the country and I doubt I’d fly anywhere again…haven’t flow in about 8-9 years.

Janet, it wasn’t the last supper, it was based on a painting of the Greek bacchanal, which predated Christianity by centuries. I’ve seen that verified by a bunch of sources, including Reuters. 

I had another book in, so we mailed a few cards, went to the library, and brought home breakfast. Another hot one today. 

Our front birdbath has a few inches of water, and there were about 6 tiny gray birds having a ball in it! Splashing all over!

Devonne, I'm not sure what happened, but I have no reply to my PM to you?  

We just finished supper of grilled cheeseburgers and potato chips.  ML and I decided to go to the Art Fair today after all.  It was as usual, hot and humid even though we got there when it opened at 10 am.   She had the backpack open house  this afternoon, so we left by 11:45.    I was ready to come home.  I took the walker but it was a bit too much walking and  for someone who has too much anyway, all very expensive.  Always fun to see and admire, though.   She bought a few things and I bought 5 greeting cards with copies of bird water colors.
Then, I took a long nap while Howard watched the Olympics.  We didn't watch the opening ceremonies, never do.  

QB, thanks for the memories of your Smoky Rebel and the explanation about the term "hands". I know he was loved much.  We're fortunate to see quite a few horses as we go to town.  One farm has pastures and corrals right near the road and they must be a holding farm because there are always different horses and one darling donkey who's always there.  We also have a subdivision almost next door called Jackson Farms that has accomodations for horses.  There is only one property between their corral and our driveway.

Time to do the washing up as the English say...     Sweet Dreams
Indy  

 

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