Good Morning, Tracy spent the night and just got up. took the dog outside.  Guess we'll be getting going on our day now.  I've done my exercises, so I'm ready.  She needs to meet the inspector at the rental house at 10, so we've got plenty of time.  Do believe it is all ready to rent.  So that's nice!!  We have a renter ready to move in, just have to be sure the rental is ready.

Tracy just got up so we're ready to take on the day.  Can't believe it is so warm outside already.  My mind is just not what it used to be, so forgive me if I repeat things.  I try to check so I'm not repeating, but you know how it is, I hope!!

Well, I need to get off here and check in with Tracy.  Hope you all have a wonderful day, sending love and best wishes, BJ. 

I cut my hair this morning...about 1" off. My hair is thick and coarse and has more body when it's kept short. 

Holly, I wasn't going to comment because I did see it as political. It's hard to want to share and it's off limits, but everyone has different opinions.  Congratulations on being retired for 8 years. Does it seem that long?

Greg stayed until 10:00 pm and showed me so many different things about Apple TV and surround sound, I'll never remember them all. Apple TV is a lot faster than my Roku. I still have Roku in the bedrooms. You have to buy separate Apple TV boxes for each TV. My surround sound will be a lot better when I get a newer tv, but it's a huge improvement already. He set up Spotify for me and showed me how to do playlists, favorite songs, etc. He brought my newer tv in here from my bedroom to show me the difference in the color and the sound. Looks like a new tv is in my future. Not sure if I'm going to get the 75" tv. I have to mark with blue tape on my wall to see if it looks too big in here. 

I went to Wendys for lunch. I like their apple pecan salad, but there were two buses of kids! I left and went to Zaxbys. It was like a freezer in there, so I ate in the car. Greg told me I could have placed a mobile order & got it rather quick. Didn't even think about that, lol.

Stopped by Ingles and all I got was meat. I like their meat department. 
 

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Holly, what you are saying about what is a political statement is definitely right.  But because we don't want to cause any disagreements here, maybe we need to extend it to anything remotely related that could lead to further comments that are more political.  We are all entitled to our opinions and beliefs but don't want to cause any dissensions here.

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Or we keep it to crafts, hobbies, purchases, food, recipes, family, trips, etc and not mention elections, causes, candidates, or anything that you know will “stir the pot”.
Landscapers got here at 6am to do all the trimming, (usually takes them about 4-6 hours) just so they can beat some of the heat. 🥵 it was 98 yesterday but low humidity. Today could be 100.

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Trish, right now our country is heading towards melting! It’s so hot! 87 already this morning! 
We just got back from the cemetery honoring Joe. His ashes are buried with my mom’s, and their joint stone has finally been placed. My niece Samantha gets garden flags made with pix on them, and changes them a few times a year. This one has my parents with a baby Joe. We managed to all not cry this time. My nephews Mike and Jake have really stepped up in watching over Joey, but it will never be the same for the poor kid. I slipped him some cash- gotta be the favorite great aunt! 

Our local VFW does a monthly breakfast fundraiser, and that is today. Ralph went early and brought me home breakfast. They must make a decent profit, they’ve been doing it for years.

Speaking of Veterans, Ralph was out for breakfast Thursday with his group, and a group of cops stopped at the table and thanked them for their service, then paid their bill! That was so nice. 

Does anyone listen to podcasts? Any recommendations? 
 

Hi, all, from beautiful, hot, sunny, hot, humid, hot Houston!  Did you get the fact that it's hot?  

I hope all of you have indoor plans if you are in the middle of the heat wave.  While it's a real pain for you, it helped us here.  The dome of high pressure pushed Alberto a little farther south than anticipated, so he went in down in the Valley area where the citrus growers can really use a lot of rain right now.  So, it worked out well.  We got 1.48" of slow, drippy rain.  My gardens are so happy.  

Thanks for the compliments on the doll.  I do use patterns for body parts and sometimes the clothes.  Sometimes I wing it.  That was a "wing it" because I wanted to see how the woven ribbon bodice and dangling ribbon skirt would look.  I like it, but my next one will have some improvements.  Everyone's favorite part was the hat which was a piece in my stash of doodads and accessories, and the ribbons were the leftovers from cutting off the skirt pieces to the proper length.  Never let anything go to waste around here.  

Holly, that was very kind of the police officers to buy breakfast for the veterans.  

Devonne, 75" is really big.  You need a large room so that you can sit far enough away.  If you sit too close, the pictures are fuzzy and "pixellated" if you get what I mean.  We have a 52".  That's the biggest we can ever have because the built-in bookcase was built specifically for that size.  I'll attach a picture.  It's taken from 8 feet away.  Yes, Sandra, we're watching Royal Ascot!  The horses, the dresses, the hats!  Glen is the most critical fashion "expert" ever.  

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 Welcome home, Trish.   No, our get-together is next Friday.  I'm bringing dessert.  Going to make a Punch Bowl Cake.  Never heard of it before.  Lots of recipes on-line, many the same.

Yes, Carol, I got the "hot".  We lived very near Houston for 2 1/2 years.  You could feel your skin burning on a trip to the mail box in summer!   But, other things I loved--like warm in winter, smoked brisket, shrimp and crabs, one-of-a-kind Texan personalities, and my dear Cajun friend who cared for me  and who helped me immensely.

BJ, that's the style, now--mismatched socks,  several prints worn together, tatters and holes, and odd color combinations.   Remember when blue/green, red/pink, pink/orange, black/brown were no-nos?   So maybe no one but you would have noticed.  Enjoy your nice weather and Tracy...

Having had some sad experiences because of political differences, I steer completely away from that, here and everywhere.  I've been floored by some personal attacks and even lost  the friendship of one of my classmates, since 1st grade, who must have misunderstood my reaction (a nervous laugh because I thought she was kidding)  to something SHE said and after saying "Goodbye, Judy", hung up!  That was six months ago and I plan to never say or do anything that can be taken as political again.  At first, I was disbelieving, then hurt for awhile and, of course, drove my family nuts, but my life has gotten easier without her continual problems and  the hours I spent on the phone with her.  Now, while I still care about her,  I'm  resigned and relieved...and she lives a long way away, so no possibility of running into each other.  

Time for me to quit.  Might bake a hot milk cake.  Might not!  ML gave me a whole gallon of milk and I want to use it up before it goes blinky.    Have a good afternoon, evening and sweet dreams. 
Indy


 

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Oh my gosh!! So cold here, after being in warmer temps for a couple weeks, I had the a/c on as soon as I got up, we never leave it on all night, just gets too hot, but really noticed the temps this morning LOL

I have sewing on today, just unpacked my suitcase, took all of 10 mins, why does he take so long to unpack?? I have things on hangers, also folded ready for the drawers, PLUS I had put the boxes of coffee pods into my bag, and all the small shampoo, body lotions etc. So a bit of walking to put them way. Everythi8ng was clean except what was in the overnight bag. So easy to put away.

JANET sounds like a good idea! That is so hot for the landscapers, ours get used to it as well, I would hate to have to do that!

HOLLY pretty hot for you as well, it's jut another summer day for us LOL So nice you all get together to remember Joe. We do that sometimes for Dianne, I miss her so much still. Doesn't hurt as much now though, It's been 7 years but feels like last year.

INDY I don't know about milk cake?? Is it easy, if so please add it to recipes LOL Like I need anything extra to eat right now, I put on weight while away, not surprised, I ate and drank far more than i usually do, mostly a wine at night with dinner (just one LOL ) which is way more than usual for me. Plus eating out, even though I made good choices. 

BJ I know you enjoy your girls and their visits, have a good time, don't witty about repeating yourself, i do it all the time LOL

CAROL I'll need to go back to look, I didn't really notice the hat, I was so taken with the ribbons. So creative you are, maybe our TV is the same size as yours, I really can't remember, and you have to measure diagonally don't you??

I need to get moving, I am tired today, meeting the girls at the golden arches for coffee, and I may get something to eat, I just haven't eaten yet, and I want to get my hair done, the water up north is awful for  my hair, it just hangs limply, it was so good to just get a glass of water from the tap last night and drink it, it always tasted funny to me. Kind of chlorinated ??

Our apartment was quite large, and well set out, we were right next door to the garbage room,  but it wasn't a problem, doors sealed well so no smell, it was a Meriton - they have lifts that you scan your room key at the 'call' button, and it comes up on a screen with your floor, the lobby and parking levels to select from, then inside they show - if anyone else gets in - what other floors it will stop at,  it also tells you to get car A B or C and how long it would be, 30 secs etc.   couldn't tell you the number of times I had to tell people how they worked. I loved them so quick.
Front desk staff were lovely, during the day at least 5 at the front desk. Cleaning staff in every 3rd day for fresh towels, make the bed and replenish supplies. Linens changed every 2nd visit. 

I would stay there again, but it is a long walk to the large mall, not quite so far to the smaller one, but also a long walk to the surf club. Not a problem for us, but his friends wife doesn't walk far, she needs to stop 1/2 way to sit a minute. 

Another hot one in NE Ohio today too.  It was 94 with a heat index of 100.  Very tropical and humid.  I am staying in the house.  Dean and I went for a 3 mile walk this morning at 8 am but I have been inside since.  It was near 80 degrees after our walk.

I made chicken salad and put cut up grapes and celery in it and Gabriel said it was too sweet.  lol.  We like it with the grapes.  We do not have a Chicken Salad Chick near me, but I looked it up and there is one in Columbus.  Maybe I will see of Anthony and family will go there next time we are down.

It was hot but I made spaghetti with meat-sauce for supper.  I needed something soft to eat since this *!!## temporary cap keeps coming off my tooth and the dentist's office is closed on weekends.  I do have an appointment for Monday to get the permanent one put on.  I was fortunate that I did not swallow the darn thing.  I was eating a salad for lunch and hit a crunchy bit.  Nothing crunchy in my salad so I knew right away it was the cap.  So it will be soft foods for me till Monday.

Aaron, Katie and kids fly out to California in the morning.  They had an 8 a.m. flight and the airline changed it to 5:30 a.m.  Yikes.  That means they have to get up at 3 a.m. to drive the hour to Cleveland in order to check in two hours before flight as required.  Unfortunately the airline is in charge and there is nothing they can do about it.  Was to have an hour layover in Denver, now it is a four hour layover.  I do not like to fly.

Judy, I watched that same PBS show with the home cooks.  I enjoyed it and will look for it next week.  I thought the recipe with the crab cakes looked great too and I don't love crab cakes!!  lol.

Nothing else to say so will sign off and go make some string blocks using my scraps.