Can't believe it's the first day of Autumn here LOL and it's been a bit rainy, still warm and humid though. At least the cooler days will get here sooner, not as soon as I'd like though.

I am keeping the Kendalls in my prayers, no news from Tracy, but I know the family are looking after both BJ & Frank.

SANDRA having a plan and getting some sleep in good time is a bonus, I have to get moving on dating fabric, I just have too much, but am also worried that as soon as I give it away I will want it, it's a conundrum for sure, I did clear out its of patterns and also rulers I didn't need.

HOLLY well done, it must feel great to have all that done and in oder, I have added to my storing problems with lots of jigsaw puzzles, one of our Friday girls had to clear her elderly aunts place and she had 100s of puzzles, she brought 4 large bags for us to divide up, Juie has half and me the other, It will keep me going for a while, only problem is they smell a bit, old cardboard being stored for so long, I plan on unpacking a few at a time and "airing" them out LOL

CHERYL my fingers are crossed, I had another blood test yesterday, so hoping I get better news from my Dr the he gets the results, possibly by Tuesday, but he's not in our surgery till Wed. If drinking more gets me the better test result I'll let you know, it's hard drinking at least 2 litres a day, some days I need to force it down LOL 

STRINGS keeping good thought for you all too, you have so much to deal with right now

Our neighbours across the road had their houses auction on Sat, they didn't get what they wanted so it's no sale for now, he wanted $2 million, I thought that $1.8 would be the absolute maximum he could get, it's a nice house, but it's old and not the modern open plan that is liked now. Very solid, full brick both internal and external, and lots of steel in the structure, but that isn't so important these days. 

I had sewing again today, and got lots more handwork done, we also got lots of talking done, we could solve the worlds problems LOL The Mr also booked a nights stay for a bowling trip in 2 weeks, he chose, he booked, not what I would have chosen, but he's on his own, so I don't care.

Julie had found a cruise for us in March next year, but on checking dates she realised that she should have classes the whole weekend we'd be away and would need to cancel them all, so she's thinking about it, it doesn't bother me if we don't go, I told her if she finds something similar we can do that instead She has lots of travel booked in the year or so ahead, so it was just to be a short break. 

SIGNS OF THE TIMES......
1.  AT A NUMBER OF MILITARY BASES:  RESTRICTED TO UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
2.  ON A DISPLAY OF "I LOVE YOU ONLY" VALENTINE CARDS:  NOW AVAILABLE IN MULTI-PACKS.
3.   IN A NUMBER OF PARKING AREAS: VIOLATORS WILL BE ENFORCED AND TRESPASSERS WILL BE VIOLATED.

HAPPY FIRST DAY OF MARCH EVERYONE.

CORRECTION:  CHERYL AND DEAN CELEBRATE THEIR ANNIVERSARY ON THE THIRTEETH AS DOES PATTY, HER BIRTHDAY.  ANYWAY, THAT'S WHAT I HAVE ON 2 CALENDARS.  IF I AM WRONG, PLEASE CORRECT ME.

ITS MY DAY OF REST, BEING SUNDAY.  I LOVE IT BUT SOMETIMES I GET A BIT ANTSY.  YESTERDAY I DID SORTING FOR THINGS WHERE I COULD SIT AND DO IT.  LIKE RE-SORTING THINGS IN MY DRESSER DRAWERS AND RE-SORTING MY FQ'S, OF WHICH I DID NOT GIVE AWAY ANY.  I HAVE A 'THING' ABOUT FQS.  I HATE GETTING RID OF ANY.
I HAVE SO MANY THINGS I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH BUT NO TIME TO DO IT ALL.  I STILL HAVE A FEW WHs IN THE WORKS THAT NEED FINISHING.  AND THE IDEAS WITH MY SNOOPY SKETCHES.  WHERE OR WHERE WILL I FIND THE TIME.  I GUESS I WILL PLAY IT BY EAR.  ITS A TOSS-UP WHETHER TO DO A CIRCLE TABLE TOPPER OR A BIB APRON FIRST.  DECISIONS, DECISIONS.

WELL, I HAVE TO GET GOING ON DOING MY LAPS.  I STEPPED ON THE SCALE AND GAINED A LB.  THOSE DARN EVENING SNACKS.  I JUST CAN'T STOP MUNCHING.  

STAY SAFE AND WARM OR COOL AS THE CASE MAY BE.  HUGS, QB S 

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Sandra, you are correct; my anniversary is March 13.  This year it will be 50 years for us.

Dean is finally feeling somewhat better.  He is eating small portions of soft foods, but his stomach is still very sore and cramping.  He has lost 12 pounds, which he cannot afford to do.  He is already too thin and has been all his life.  Today he felt like sitting in the living room and watching some TV, so that is a good sign that this virus is finally leaving his body.

Holly, thanks for the news on BJ.  Keeping her and the family in our prayers.  How strange that Hospice is slow to respond.  Here in Ohio, we have dealt with them three times and all times have been a quick response and wonderful care.  I cannot say enough good about them.

It was 60 degrees yesterday and just beautiful.  Today it is still very bright and pretty, but much colder at only 32 degrees.  I will still take it as it is so sunny!   I went out to the grocery store and Dollar Tree just to look around.  I needed a new water bowl for the birds/squirrels as the winter took a toll on the one that I had and it cracked.  Holly, I have two suet feeders in my yard and have at least three woodpeckers that visit regularly.  Two are smaller ladder back ones and the third is larger with a bright red head and chest.  Not sure what it is yet.  I have many birds that come and at least 10 squirrels, including three all black ones, but the three feral cats hanging around now like to "bird watch"  lol, so the critters have to be careful.  The feral cats come in the morning to be fed and then usually in the afternoon since the sun hits our front porch and they like to lay there.

Sandra, don't let that little weight gain bother you.  Life is too short to dwell on weight.  Just feel well and go with that.  That is my motto these days.

Trish, I too, am drinking 2 liters (well 64 ounces in US weight) per my doctors.  Some days I do choke it down.  Hopefully it will be easier when it gets warmer and I am able to walk.  Still have a difficult time with putting weight on the broken toes.  I go back in April for a recheck and I hope my creatine levels have come down.

We stopped putting out suet as it attracts the bears.  It did in NY too but I did it anyway.  They are more aggressive here and no scare off as easily.
  The woodpeckers are here.  They come to my feeders.  We bring in the feeders before sundown to keep the unwanted critters away.  It’s rather a nuisance but it’s that or no feeders.  
   I haven't accomplished much today as I've been watching th latest developments on the news.

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SANDRA THANK YOU, I Have changed it in my listing. no idea how I missed that one sorry CHERYL
That's what happens when I can't read my own notes I guess LOL I do so appreciate your messages when it's someone's birthday and anniversary. ((((hugs))))

CHERYL so glad Dean is starting to feel better. it does take some getting down that water, and it's summer here, but I do go to training so I miss out on too much water before I go. I'd slosh everywhere otherwise LOL

HOLLY thanks for the info, I am sorry it's taking so long for hospice, maybe they feel that she has care at home?? Diane had home hospice, but  she only used them when she had to - she didn't get to a hospice at the end, just the hospital hospice care for a couple days.

JANET I can't deal with bear feeders LOL I have enough trouble with snakes  here. I've had a few this season, they are getting cheekier as well, 2 in my back yard recently, we are told to leave them and they'll slide on through, as long as they don't slide on through under my house !!!

DEVONNE that is a long sleep for him, it's not a very long flight though luckily and it's good he got home before the flights have stopped over Doha etc, I also have gone back to my earlier weight, it took a while and I'd like to go lower, but I have held this now for well over 2 months and no gain, so I'm happy, and I can notice with my clothes, they were a bit too tight around the tummy before, not now !

I had yoga today, and I also got some cleaning done, it's humid still tonight and we've had more rain. Seems like it's every day (or night ) lately. Annoying LOL it keeps it really humid.

I have training in the morning, and then a quiet day, we had a roast dinner tonight with all the veg, and tomorrow I'm hoping there is enough of leftovers in the fridge

I booked a cruise with Julie & Alan today but it's not till next year, and just - again - to Tasmania, it's more about the short break, this time on Princess, looks like more our style of ship, and we got the full upgraded package in a mini suite, it was only another $400 to do that and gives us all the speciality dining options free. Plus some other perks, reserved seating in the theatre and something about photos and onboard credit. The biggest bonus is the included speciality dining and the room is much bigger.

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GOOD MORNING!

BELATED BIRTHDAY AND ANNIVERSARY WISHERS. LATE EVEN SENDING CLOSE FAMILY CARDS AND WISHES

STILL SENDING PRAYERS.

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

Good afternoon.  It's bright, sunny, and cold, here.  But the forecast is for a bit warmer each day until the end of the week.  A great start for the month of March which is usually dead winter, always.  

So many of our group can't make it this week or thru the whole month that we're postponeing until April which takes me off the hook for Thursday, when is was to be at our house.  Two couples are going to Florida in March and two other singles are unavailable on the days we could meet.   That leaves only US!  Please ignore that!  But, I can't help myself...

No bears here.  We seldom see a deer, now.  No racoons anymore. Never a snake.  Fewer squirrels.   But soon the migrating birds will return as we've already seen a few robins. 

I'm going up to my sewing room in a bit.  I usually wait til too late in the day and I have to hurry because it's time to cook.  Since I have a reprieve from 'company prep', can relax and go up anytime.  Planning for baked meatballs for supper.

My prayers are with the Kendalls.   Our 'family', here, will be different but this is  the way of life.
Hugs and love.  
Indy  




 

Afternoon everyone! 

Keeping BJ and family in my thoughts and prayers.  I had to do hospice with mom.  The doctor's office did all the footwork.  I just called who I wanted and the office did the rest.  Fortunately since the doc wrote the order, Medicare paid for it all!  I was meeting them in less than an hour, at Starbucks, (darn), signed the paperwork, got information as to what I would expect.  Not sure what is taking so long for them for BJ.  I hate that for her family, this is hard enough without that factored in! 

I have gotten some more hand sewing and machine sewing in!  

Trish I follow her too! 

The weather has been nice.  We hit upper 70's this past weekend.  Supposed to be mid to upper 80's this upcoming weekend!  Getting hot fast! 

Still no luck with the mineral rights.  I am going back to the start and starting over again!  I don't know what else to do! 

Called who I was dealing with for years, and yes, they lost the purchaser contract, so on to the next number.  Just trying to figure out if I messed up or what! 

Nothing else exciting from my little corner of the world! 

Later my Friends! 

Update from Tracy, the slow agency contracts thru BJ’s county, and no other hospice agency can be in the county. Ashley said it’s the same in KY. That’s so strange to me, in my county I know of at least 3. So basically it’s a monopoly, which is never good. 

Facebook post from Tracy, hospice finally showed up and will take BJ as a patient.