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- Missmommy
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Re: ODT SUNDAY JUNE 29 ~ SAT JULY 6
Forgot to mention above. My dad was a cook when he was in the National Guard assigned to of all places…Central Park, NY! He had an “essential “ homeland job related to medical research. He only knew how to cook for large groups, lol. So every weekend he went to the camp and cooked for the Guard units. Like I said he was a good cook….just messy.
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Re: ODT SUNDAY JUNE 29 ~ SAT JULY 6
Hoping everyone is staying cool and recovering from the ailments. It's been a rough start to the summer.
Holly, how is your S6? I have one, and I love it. I didn't have trouble with the threading, but I sure did with the bobbin winding. Of course, it was user error. Did you ever get your HQ up and running? Mine is okay at the moment, but it's going on vacation until the service tech can come and rework it.
Theresa, any more news on your mom?
Sandra, hoping the doctor gave you some good answers today.
BJ, hoping you are recovering. You too, Janet.
Devonne, how is Molly?
Judy, I hope Howard finished the grass without any further mishaps.
I like to cook sometimes. Every night is a pain. I have a set of recipes, but I do try new things every once in a while. My mom was a great cook, but she used every utensil and pot. Literally, one day I watched her use three bowls and two pans to scramble half a dozen eggs. It was my job to clean up. Needless to say, I use as few as possible and clean as I go.
My latest quilt. It's going to the MD Anderson Ovarian Cancer Awareness Quilt Auction that they hold every other year. I went with a Texas theme this year. 
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Don't put the key to your happiness in someone else's pocket. Mary Engelbreit - quiltbea
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Re: ODT SUNDAY JUNE 29 ~ SAT JULY 6
TWO-HEADED HEADLINES......
1. WAR DIMS HOPE FOR PEACE.
2. IF STRIKE ISN'T SETTLED QUICKLY, IT MAY LAST A WHILE.
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL DAY HERE IN THE NORTH COUTRY. LOVE LIVING IN MAINE.
MY CARDIO APPT HAD TO BE RESCHEDULED. MY GRDAU HAD A GASTRO APPT THAT CONFLICTED AND IF SHE CANCELLED SHE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT SEVERAL MONTHS TO SEE THE SPECIALIST. SO MY NEW APPT IS FOR A WEEK FROM TODAY.
I WAS ABLE TO GO TO THE BAR-B-Q AFTER ALL. IT WAS INDOORS. MGMT GRILLED THE BURGERS AND HOT DOGS ON OUR PATIO AND BROUGHT THEM TO THE COMMON ROOM SO WE COULD SIT IN AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT. THE BAR-B-Q CHICKEN WAS DELISH. I HAD A BURGER AS WELL ALONG WITH POTATO SALAD, SLICED TOMATOES, PICKLES, WATERMELON, CHIPS AND SPRITE. THERE WERE A FEW DIFFERENT CAKES AND FRUITS FOR DESSERT. THEY SURE DID A GOOD ONE THIS YEAR.
TONITE IS BINGO AND I WILL NOT MISS IT TONITE. I ALSO HAVE A FEW EASY CHORES TO DO LIKE GO THRU MY OLD RECEIPTS AND TOSS THOSE OVER A YEAR OLD AND SORT MY MEDICAL STUFF SO ITS ALL CURRENT. THOSE BILLS MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN THEY RENEW MY LEASE. THE MORE MEDICAL BILLS I PAY THE LESS MY RENT.
TONITE I'LL MAKE CHICKEN RICE SOUP AND A BIG POT OF IT SO I CAN SHARE.
I REDID MY EATING PLAN AND KNOCKED OFF SOME OF THE SHARING DISHES, MOSTLY CASSEROLES, SO I HAVE A BIT MORE MONEY I CAN SAVE. I WILL HAVE ENOUGH TO PAY FOR THE CLEANING ONCE A MONTH FOR SURE. ITS A RELIEF TO KNOW THAT THE TOUGHER JOBS WILL BE DONE BY OTHERS, LIKE MY DAU AND GRDAU.
MY LIBRATIAN SALLY CAME BY YESTERDAY AND BROUGHT ME A 'DISASTER RELIEF' BAG. ITS A KNAPSACK WITH SOME ESSENTIALS SHOULD THERE BE A DISASTER. THINGS LIKE SOFT BLANKET, EMERGENCY RADIO, FIRE BLANKET, WATER BOTTLES, A COUPLE OF SMALL FIRST AID KITS, SEVERAL HANDY LITTLE TOOLS, WHISTLE ON A CORD, BATTERY LANTERN AND THINGS LIKE THAT. I WILL BRING IT TO BINGO TONITE TO SHOW THE GIRLS AND IF THEY WANT ONE FOR THEMSELVES, I HAVE A NUMBER THEY CAN CALL. THEY ARE FREE TO US ELDERLY IN OUR TOWN.
TRISH.......YOUR SNUG IS DIFFERENT THAN OUR PUP TENTS, THAT'S FOR SURE. OURS IS A TINY ONE-MAN TENT, NOT A SLEEPING BAG.
CAROL.....THAT'S A LOVELY QUILT. YOU ARE VERY TALENTED.
DEVONNE......MY TOY POODLE CHERIE HAD CUSHINGS BUT THAT WAS OVER 20 YEARS AGO. I'M SURE THE CARE HAS IMPROVED SINCE THEN. AT THE TIME SHE HAD TO TAKE PILLS DAILY WHICH COST $90 A MONTH AND BE RE-TESTED EVERY 3 MONTHS AT A COST OF A LITTLE OVER $300 A TIME. IT WAS JUST A MATTER OF MAINTENANCE. I HOPE DEAR MOLLY CAN GET THE HELP SHE NEEDS.
FOR THOSE 'TALKING' ABOUT COOKING......I NEVER LIKED TO COOK IN MY EARLY YEARS. NO ONE TAUGHT ME BUT IT WAS A NECESSITY THAT I HAD TO DO SINCE I HAD A FAMILY. I WORKED A FULL-TIME JOB AND KEPT A VERY CLEAN HOUSE, WITH MY HUBBY'S HELP, BUT EXCEPT FOR A FEW DISHES LIKE AN EGG AND POTATO HASH AND MEATBALLS, HE DID NOT COOK. I WAS NEVER A GOOD COOK, JUST PASSABLE. NOW IN MY LATE YEARS I HAVE ADDED MORE DISHES TO MY MENU AND SOME OF THEM I SHARE BECAUSE THE FOLKS LIKE THEM. I ALSO HAVE MORE TIME TO COOK. IN THE OLD DAYS I HAD NO TIME. I WAS MORE INTO KEEPING A CLEAN HOUSE AND TAKING THE KIDS ON DAY TRIPS AND SUNDAY DRIVES.
WELL, ITS TIME FOR MY SHOWER AND TO GET BUSY. HAVE A GOOD DAY LADIES. HUGS FOR YOU ALL, QB S 
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Re: ODT SUNDAY JUNE 29 ~ SAT JULY 6
I'm not sure what makes a good cook? Is it ingredients? technique? innate talent? I know I don't have a knack for looking at a list of ingredients and being able to tell if they'll provide a certain taste.
BTW, yesterday after my hair cut, I was trying to decide where we should eat lunch. I always have to pick but once in awhile he'll at least agree instead of saying, "whatever you want". I just tossed it out, and, wonder of wonders, while not commenting, he drove to Val's where we ate with our small group just last Friday...with the wonderful salads and beef bombs which we ordered again. Then it was grocery shopping to the tune of $128. 
But, there's a watermelon, an avocado (for me), Hershey's Kisses and fresh salmon in the mix so we have something here to pick from.. 
Carol, beautiful. You're such an ARTISTE! I love Texas themes. Have some frig magnets sent thru the years from a TX friend..."Texas Sweet Texas", "Someone in Texas Loves You", etc. On our way to town, we pass by a pasture that has a herd of long horns, totally unusual in Indiana, but charming to me. Seems like I'm always reminiscing about something, lately...
Howard has gone to lunch with the ROMEOS. 
He woke up with a headache and I figured that would be out of the question. But it left and he went! The silence here is deafening. Even the bird, upstairs is quiet.
QB, I'm glad to hear the cleaning plan is going to work out. And, it will be nice to see your family more often with a plan like that in place. Wish you could have seen your cardio, but not too long a wait for that.
Going outside for a bit, then I'm up for one of my half finished projects instead of lolling around while he's gone. See you soon. Have a good day. 
Indy
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- Missmommy
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Re: ODT SUNDAY JUNE 29 ~ SAT JULY 6
Just when you think nothing else can happen. …I went to my eye dr, luckily they fit me in this morning. After a day and night with red itchy eyes that were definitely not allergy…I called when they opened. Blepheritis , just as I thought. I’ve had it before, not in a few years. No big deal,..two weeks of antibiotic drops several times a day.
What next 😵💫?