I went to UPS to drop off 4 Amazon returns. Everything I got in the last order was very poor quality. It's the first time I've returned everything! Came outside and my vehicle was "dead as a doorknob." (what does that mean, lol?)  I have a little charger I keep in the car and it started right up. Went to Walmart (same shopping center), bought groceries and wouldn't start again. I had four different people working on it. One guy finally hit the alternator with a crowbar and it started right up. Who knew you could do that, lol? I'll be shopping for a place to get it fixed. I hope it will start so I can drive it there instead of a tow bill. 

Cheryl, I am also becoming an armchair traveler. My traveing is just about over. I'm watching a YT video of a couple traveling where I went in 2002....Durango and Silverton, CO. I feel like I'm in their back seat, lol! He's such a good narrator, as is his wife!

Trish, such gorgeous pictures! You must have walked your legs off! I couldn't have done that with my bad hips and worn out knees. Is this the longest you have been gone on a trip?

Carol, hope both eyes will be the same soon. Are you still using drops? I can't say I admire you for taking on the teacher role again, but I do respect and appreciate your decision to take this on again after retiring! Are you in heavy traffic going to and from the school?

Sandra, his loss, your treasure! It's beautiful. I found a sailboat picture I just love for my mantel. It's really calming when I look at it. I'm looking for something right now that is different to put in my dining room. Will take awhile to find it. 

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Diane- 🙏🏻😢

Diane, my condolences on your loss. Prayers for your Mom.

Joni, it's good to hear from you. This summer has been brutally hot. 

I had my list of auto repair places to call, but for some reason my Iphone didn't charge overnight. It shows it charging now, but I didn't get the "ding" when I plugged it in. A wait and see...

DIANE......I AM SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.  SHE CERTAINLY PUT UP A GOOD FIGHT AND A LONG ONE.  ITS A SHAME IT ENDED AS IT DID.  WE WERE ALL WISHING FOR A RECOVERY.  SO SAD. 

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Somewhere on the way up to PA we got a smal chip and crack in our windshield.  We didn’t hear a thing.  We’ll deal with it when we get home.

Good Morning to everyone!!  It is pouring outside, I mean really coming down!!  It is 60*.  I really don't have anything to say this morning, just checking in.  Hope everyone is well, take care, everyone, BJ.

It was a very unexpected coolness in the air when I let the dogs out at 6:30 am. I stood in the door and breathed it all in....so nice! 

Sandra, I have a mobile repair guy coming by shortly to tell me if it's my battery or the alternator. Any auto store could test the battery for free but I can't get it there and I'm not asking Gary to come take it there. I will pay the guy $25. I just bought this battery in December, so I'm thinking it's not the battery. This guy told me don't ever buy a battery at Walmart. 

Sis' dementia has gotten worse. They found her on the floor Thursday. She forgets to lock her wheelchair. They want her transferred to another facility. Melena thought this was a memory care facility when she chose this place two years ago. She is waiting on a phone call from the facility director to give her some facility names. She is falling more, so hopefully, while it would be another big adjustment for Shelby, it would be a good move. 

Cheryl, those yellow tomatoes sound delicious. I had a BLT for lunch. I buy Hormel precooked bacon from Amazon (72 slices). It lasts me a long time. Sams Club has it, but I don't go there anymore. I was surprised to find out Amazon had it. 

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Another beautiful day! It was the monthly breakfast fundraiser at the Legion, so Ralph went and got us takeout. Went to the library, we had books in. Then my nephew Mike texted to see if we wanted to meet him and Samantha for lunch. 
They told us their wonderful news, they are having a baby in March! He’s 40, she’s about 38 or so. =26pxWe’re so happy for them! We had a nice visit. 

Janet, that happened to us 2 years ago. A truck passed us and kicked up a pebble, which took a trip from my car. We called safelight, they came to our house and filled in the chipped area. Good as new.