Good Morning, everyone.  It is raining here today, guess that's okay, I didn't go to Dr. yesterday, like I said I was going to.  So am going today, got to have a shot, so I can refill a Rx.   I feel really stupid today, can't think of anything to say, so will sign off, wishing you all really well.  Hope you all have a wonderful day, BJ.

Janet, sure you can.  At least, I consider "meatloaf" to be a generic term.  And, Holly, as Devonne said, warm it.  For me that means browning it in some butter and putting it on soft white bread, with ketchup.  My friend, Ruthie, only makes it to eat as/on sandwiches.  (ETA:  wrote about meatloaf before I came back here to see if anyone posted while I was writing.)

HOWARD IS OFF TO LUNCH WITH DAVE!!   As you can see, I'm overjoyed.  Sitting here listening to the cicadas and the neighbor's cat.  I thought they had her fixed long ago, but she's been hanging around here all morning, making "that" noise and rolling around on her back.  First time for that?  Now, I wonder?  Maybe the cicadas' song is luring her.   

Theresa, ML has a theory that no matter how grown up young men may appear, their lack of life experience prevents them from being good packers and gatherers when needing to travel or move--her experience with Andrew's moves.  You're smart to prepare for that in the future.  Glad you're safely back home and with us, again. 

San, good to hear from you.  You didn't mention it, but I know all the while Elmer was sick and down, you so wished to be able to sew.  I hope you can do that, now, if you still wish to.    Your grandson is no longer a baby, is he?   I'm sure he's the light of your life.  Take care and keep up with us when you can.  

We have no house phone...since a  huge rainstorm Tues. night.  I'm awaiting the repairman.  There's nothing wrong in the house.  It's outside at the phone company's junction box.  Howard did the home check and it's the same scenario as last time just a few months ago.  They call or text beforehand and so far, no contact.  Supposed to be between 8 and 5, today.   I often hate my cell phone but am glad for a backup when this happens.  I remember the days when you only had your home phone.  Many people I know have now given that up and gone to only their cell.  I can see why.  The phone co. service stinks. 

Trish, glad you're feeling better.  I very recently read an article in the paper by a doctor that warned that no matter how much we all want Covid to be done with, it's going to be around forever, one way or another. 
Guess I knew that, but didn't want to face it.  And for you to get it again with all your precautions just doesn't seem right.  

Holly, being from flat Indiana, that's how I feel in the mountains.  But with Howard's family living in VA, and our vacations in the Smokey's, we've made many mountain drives, that is, Howard has.  I don't drive at all, then!  
If I did, we'd have no brakes when I was done!  

Guess who's home, already?  Time for me to get busy.  As unmotivated as I am always, I'm definitely not doing anything I don't want to for the two or so hours he's out of here.  MY TIME!  (Getting more childish by the day!)
Indy

Last edited by indyanny (5/24/2024 12:36 pm)

HEY, TURKEY IS MEAT.

Good Morning to everyone!!  Jamie is the only one up, just got up.  I'm still in my pajamas as I will likely take a shower when Tracy gets up to help me.

It is a crummy day outside.  It rained overnight and is still very wet, everywhere.  There is the slightest of breezes outside.  Well, I should go visit with Jamie.  Hope everyone has a wonderful day.  Sending love and best wishes to all, BJ.

Holly, we watch Elsbeth, too.  Once you get her quirky ways, it's very enjoyable.  I like  her unusual clothes, too.  Glad they picked it up again for next season.  I had read that was doubtful.  Since Howard stays down here so much "managing" the TV, he offers me the remote most evenings so I pick what I want.  For the endless sports, he will go upstairs. 

It's a lovely day here.  The cicadas are serenading.  Tom next door brought over 5 dozen eggs, actually 6 as one is for ML.  I was showering and hair washing and, of course, when I was done,  there sat the empty egg cartons on the table.   Neither he, nor Howard, "saw" them and the money for the eggs, which he took,  was sitting right on top of  them.    Cartons are gone.  Howard just  took them over there.  

Andrew is not coming home this weekend.  He's studying for his third of four CPA boards which is scheduled in July.
He has a great job for which he's grateful, but he's so lonesome by himself  away from his friends and family that he's putting out feelers for something else.  Has always wanted to live in Chicago.   We all might say, "suck it up" but we feel now is the time to consider making a change before he's too entrenched  where he is.  He probably jumped in a bit too soon taking the first offer where he had interned.    Has found out his Notre Dame professors will help him find the right fit, something he didn't realize until now.  I haven't breathed a word of this to Howard.  Don't want to listen to him.   I think he'll feel Andrew should stay where he is.  I could be wrong...but am keeping it to myself for now.  I could also be on the more conservative side but want to look at it from A.'s perspective, too.  

Are any of you celebrating Memorial Day?  We never do, never have.  I wouldn't say it's "just another day", but we don't do family get togethers.  Friends, Albert and Carol used to have a picnic either Mem. Day or July 4th but they don't anymore.  I do watch the special program on PBS each year.  It's so touching and worthwhile.

Wish I knew what to have for supper?   I'm drawing a blank and my larder is low.  The daily decision...
Devonne, I sent you a pm...
Love to all--
Indy

  

 

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We haven’t had a landline since we left NY…8? Years ago? I don’t miss it at all.