Good Wednesday morning, Everyfriend.  It is sunny , but according to the TV it is unusually chilly - for here - today.  Joe Finlay stopped here for a short visit about supper time, yesterday.  They were on there way to eat out and to Finlay's basketball practice.  Kate is in Oklahoma on business, so the guys are eating suppers out.  I wish you ALL a Good day.

Good Morning,

Joan -  hope Kate wasn't in Oklahoma last Saturday night when tornadoes kept  touching down without warning!  Since then, we've had beautiful Fall weather - first freeze expected on Friday morning.

Almost everyone on my street have put out pumpkins and/or gourds to go with colorful mums in flower beds.
The mums in my front "pot garden" aren't doing too well but I have a "matched set" of pumpkins/gourds on either side of my garage door.  Along with a colorful garden flag, that's my contribution to the "décor".

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Callie--Kate flew to OK yesterday.  She and Finlay were in New Orleans over the weekend.  She said the weather driving back was atrocious.  Joe was in Arkansas to attend a football game with college buddies.  It is difficcult keeping track of all of them and their travels.  Your decorations sound lovely.

Gloria, it is interesting that our brothers had similar things happen involving their hearts.  I don't recall Norm saying anything about someone telling him to go back.  My most serious surgery was a hysterectomy and that certainly did not involve the heart.

It is a beautiful sunny day today, temp about 47 degrees.  I can take that easily.  We've had rain for three days, almost steady, seven inches that I've noticed so far but I know there is water in my gauge; I will go out on the deck soon to find out what our grand total is.

Mary Ann

Good afternoon Everyone!

Been kinda busy today, working on checkbook and then talking to Pella about some patio doors that appear to the "leaking"  Wont go into details.

Just wanted to stop by and say Hi.  C U later.

I keep losing my messages. Have read all of yours and enjoyed very much.

We are still having a heat wave, the third day of over a hundred degrees. No fires in our area..clear skies, just a lot of warm winds.

Bis, your family is sure "on the go", and I'm glad they have the freedom to do so. I love living here for lots of good reasons, but what makes me most content is knowing it leaves the "kids" free to live their lives, knowing Mom is well cared for.

I know I wrote this before but I don't know where it disappeared. I went down for Bible study this morning. Gary was called in for yearly training for the Reserve Police men, so Jeff took over the Bible class. Jeff will be leaving tomorrow on a missionary trip to Africa, so we will be praying for him.

Before I lose this post I will post ! hope it works. June

I didn't go back to see where I posted last so if this is a repeat.... excuse, please, remember, I'm getting old-older.

Went to the Cardio appointment yesterday armed with questions... mainly about oxygen level at 8,000' & up.  His advice was "don't go up".  The nurse was shocked when I told her someone said you can buy oxygen in Walmart.... she insisted you must have a prescription for it.  So since my kids also said oxygen is available for athletes & climbers.... son even sent a link to buying it on Amazon & Walmart.  Now I have to wonder if maybe my doctor & nurse are not keeping up to date. 

Today I called my primary doctor to set up one of those "wellness visits" that I have not done for years.  I never go unless I'm dying or injured/bleeding, but think it is time to see if there's another reason for the oxygen to drop so far all at once.  Won't know until December, he is booked so far ahead. 

After spending quite a bit of time doing research online today, I'm still not sure if I can hit the vitamins/iron and up the oxygen level.  Don't want to be stupid about it, I had even told the boys this was probably the last year.... and then had to go back to check on old LaurenKat.  To be honest, I think my biggest problem is being told NOT to do something.     ... We'll see when the youngest son gets back from Singapore if they will consider a trip to MO instead.  I explained to the older one last night that "MO has good food, good fishing & fantastic campgrounds, we just have to go before it gets too hot. 

Sorry about the rambling on.... a good night sleep and all will be better in the morning.     Sweet dreams to all, cats are inside right now but may want out for the last warm night if a while. We are expecting a freeze Friday night.     Shirley

Good evening......I am about to hit the hay, but wanted to stop in and say HELLO,

SANDY, we have been to Boston two times in October.  The first time was when we came to the PA Bash, shortly after 911.  The weather was beautiful then, and was when we first got here this time, but I do know it isn’t the ideal time weather wise. Tomorrow it is to be nicer and then again on our last day Friday. We came here some 30 years ago and I think it was in April. On the Bash visit we drove all the way down the coast from Canada to New York City.   It was a delight drive and we really enjoyed it very much.  I love any coast line drive so much.  I do know New England has delightful mountain drives as well.

Hopefully we will have many opportunities to visit here on several  different times of the year.

I wish you all a peaceful night of rest.  Sweet dreams.

Jenny

Howdy!
Well here it is bedtime again and I am ready.  Last night was a pretty good night only up one time around 2:30 and got up and sit for about 30 Mins and back to bed and went back to sleep and slept until 7:30, I'll take that tonight.

Shirley the old oxygen runs out pretty fast at higher altitudes.  Just don't push your luck.  And that is all I am going to say on the subject.

Joanie, it is so good to see you posting nearly everyday.  I hope you are feeling stronger and improving each and everyday.

Larry I pulled out/on my light sweater again this morning, quite nippy and going to be for the next few days.  Warms up nicely at the day wears on.

Well folks, nite, nite, God Bless and Sweetdreams.

Good Morning everyone.
Shirley I can tel you some breathing exercises to do. as you know I was once married to a nurse. she was great in that field she worked at the children's home at Higgins vile Mo. for 30 years those children for the most part could not talk or say there own Name . take a slow deep in breath and hold it for a bit then let it out slowly. repeat several times. will keep your lungs in better shape.
you know the kettle calling the pot black to keep it in  good shape. i know what to do but do not practice it  enough my self. we have several good beds and you are welcome to use one of them  any time. I would go fishing with you. we have several good places to fish on the farm and close by.
stocked with bass croppie and blew gill. , Have a great day.

Lloyd

A good early morning to all the  S & N friends.

Just stopping by to say "Hi" and am thinking about going back to bed.  I don't usually get up this early.

A special Good Morning to Lloyd, who has already checked in and to Amy and Jane, who I am sure will be showing up very shortly.

I am expecting a visit early this morning from our maintenance man and a fire department person, just to check the smoke detectors and the sprinkling system.  So had to get up and get myself dressed.  This is done once a year.   

I think our beautiful warm fall days have kind of gone by the wayside.  A little chilly this morning, and I will probably turn the thermostat up for a little bit to take the chill off. 

Going to get some coffee and some breakfast.

To all the friends,  hope you have a wonderful day.

Joy

Good morning everyone...

We had a great day yesterday and hubby got 4 shirts and all with dome fasteners,much easier for him to do up.Much easier for him to do up than the buttons.

Well those little jobs that should have been done yesterday will get done today.I hope.

Will be back latter..need to get going...

Enjoy your day everyone.

Hi Everyone.  It is to be another very pleasant, sunny and mild day.  We did have a fine time celebrating Scott's birthday yesterday.  We ate at Outback Steakhouse and we ended up with the largest dining bill I have ever paid but there were 5 of us and the food was good.  Today should be a calmer day.  I will pick up my friend and go to coffee and then stop at Walmart for a few items we need.  I don't plan on attending the Wisdom group at Church this morning.

Sandy, as you described your winters in Maine it again has made me glad I live in the South where I don't even need a snow shovel.  Of course, I would be afraid to use it even if I had it. I do understand that Maine is a beautiful State during the summer. 

Gloria, it does sound like you were kept pretty busy yesterday. Does your CNA do your laundry for you?  I hope you found a place for that applesauce you made.

Joan, it sounds like Finley is at that age where he keeps his parents busy getting him to practices and places he needs to be.  I bet he enjoys eating out with just his dad on occasion as those can be special times. Your family there certainly are busy and do travel a lot. 

Mary Ann and Gloria, I didn't have a white light experience with either of my heart surgeries but they did change my outlook on life and had a big impact on my emotions.

Callie, your flowers and decorations sound nice.  We need to get some fall artificial flowers for the little planter on the front porch as what we have there now is getting way out of season.

Hal, we had several window panes that the seal broke and they got cloudy in places.  I had the individual panes replaced and it was a bit expensive.  However, in this house I had to replace on of the lower window panels and the builder advised to just go to the building supply store and buy the whole lower section, which was much less expensive and involved no labor costs. 

June, I hope you are staying out of that high heat that you are having outside.  I feel the same way you do about wanting our son to be free to live his life as he wants.  However, he is attentive to us and we know he is here if we need him.  We usually see him at least once a week.  He is on vacation this week so will see him a little more. 

Shirley, when you have your wellness visit with your primary doctor perhaps you can get a second opinion on using oxygen at higher elevations. 

Hal, I wore my jacket all day yesterday and sure need it again this morning.  Pat and her sister like the house to be cooler and if it were just me the furnace would be turned on to take the chill out of the house but not going to happen today. 

Lloyd, do you an Nancy like to fish?  Of course, I know you usually stay so busy you probably have trouble finding time to do so even if you like to fish. 

Joy, good idea to have the smoke detectors and sprinkling systems checked out once a year. 

Amy, are dome fasteners like snaps?  I am not familiar with that term.   

Larry yes on both counts, but i am ready to slow down.shanks pony's are about wore out. i cant hardly get up into the tractor, can easly get on the dozer but have lost instrance in that .
as the old saying goes getting too old to cut the mustard any more. have a good day.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone, it is still raining. Had the AC on for the last 2 days and nights on the dehumidify setting. That has stopped the humidity building up in here.

JOAN  still warmer than nomal here. With all the rais the last few days it is more like spring than October. Is there any sport that Finlay has not been doing? Like the way he is so rounded in what his parents have had him doing. I love it. Much better that being inside with computers or video games like so many youngsters these days.

CALLIE  this building is decorated in the lobby, even to a life size pirate one of the ladies here owns. Outside on either side of the porch there is a hay bale, pots of mums, big pumpkins and small gourds sitting on the bales. Scarecrows  tied to the railings on the porch. They do get festive on holidays. Now if only the manager would be in a festive frame of mind.

MARY ANN  like you a hysterectomy was my worse surgery. Thankfully my heart is still good.

SHIRLEY  you are as bad as me, being told not to do something will make me want to do it more. Not always the smart thing to do though.

LARRY  yes my CNA does laundry and anything else needed. I now have 4 containers of applesauce in the freezer and one in the fridge for now. I spent a winter in northern Maine and that was beautiful, too.

Good Thursday morning Everyfriend.  It is sunny, bot cooler than usual here this morning.  I hope Janie is OK. 

Sorry folks - I hit post when I did not mean to.

still around, Joanie, but grappling with some problems and not feeling very sociable.  I'll be back!

Janie--Glad you are OK and hope your problems get resolved.

Jane:  Even when you are not feeling sociable, you still are polite and friendly.

We treated my 2nd. cousin to pizza last night.  He is widowed, alone and really has no social life (his wife was never sociable) and he seems to fragile (in our opinion) to be living alone.  Having problems opening the garage door and really weak upon walking, getting in and out of the car.  the daughter lives in San Francisco and does visit but he sure could live better with some assistance. 

Anyway, Don is not feeling well this morning.  I moped the kitchen floor and started laundry.  It should be the last day of 90 plus temps in Tucson.  I am grateful - mornings and nights are cool.  Read my daily devotions (it keeps me in line). We spent time at the VA yesterday and will be back - nothing but the finest care we have encountered at the Tucson VA and the other two VA's in two other states. 

Lloyd, I saw my Dr. yesterday and said how I feel faint at times to I pant like a dog, and that helps. She said….as you mentioned…..to take a deep breath and hold it for a bit instead of panting. So I intend to try that for a while.

Joy, that is a nice service from your fire dept. to check out your smoke detectors. We never had that service in the other places where I lived.

Hal, we are down to 88 degrees for a high, do I hope it keeps cooling. I enjoy cold weather. You do have a good son Hal, and I'm happy he has a week off.

Bis, I'm still getting a big grin when your post pops up. God has surely answered our prayers.

This has been costume week at Rountree, and some of our ladies have really gone all out in their "dress-ups". I disposed of all that stuff when I moved here, with the exception of a red t-shirt with Patriotic design which I will wear tomorrow..Patriots Day. We have had Crazy Hat day, then Team Spirit day (lots of Dodger and Angel shirts and caps for that), Wacky Wed…anything odd and different, today is Western attire , and tomorrow Patriotic Day.

It is going on ten o'clock, so time to get out of the sleep clothes and into jeans and a shirt.

Good afternoon everyone!

Been kinda busy this morning.  Went to physical therapy and had a thorough evaluation, two therapist and a doctor. Checked my walking and balance along with muscle strength in my legs.  I go back next Tuesday for more evaluation and start some exercises.

It is another nice day here today.  Warm with a touch of cool in the air.  If we could just get a little rain I could be content with the weather all the time.

Janie, I hope things work out as you want them to.  I know if it involves family it is hard not to worry, but if it is work, just let things coast, they usually work out without the worry factor.

I didn't make it to breakfast/bible study today, two weeks in a row, I told my therapist that I hope she didn't schedule me on Thursday morning that I had bible study on that Thursday mornings.  She assured me that that would no problem.

Guess I had better get back to check book.  Need to finish that, from yesterday.   

Poof went the day.....again!!! Either I am trying to do too much or I am too slow and not getting everything done that I would like to. Managed to get laundry on the line  and ironed when it came back in. Thought I just might sneak in a cat nap but that wasn't meant to be.Larry, I loved your story,sent it on to my quilty friends too.  Yes, domes/snaps are much easier to do and undo for him. He has neuropathy from the chemo in his hands/fingers and feet. Try doing your shirt buttons up with winter gloves on your hands and that the problem he has.
Jane, hard to let go...but let go and let God handle it.

Better go clean the kitchen up.

It sure has been quiet in here today. Where is everyone !!!!!!! I went down stairs about ten a.m. and Harvest Down had already started with music
bingo, so I grabbed a cup of coffee and a sweet roll, and went out to read and swing for a while.Had a nice phone chat with my Dori, and all of a sudden it was lunch time. Had a big lunch and afternoon entertainment started.We had husband and wife entertainers and they were great. Western music which was danceable so I danced. With my cart of course, and we had some linedancing too which was fun. Got home about 3p.m. all worn out. Put on some loafing clothes, and fell sound asleep. Woke up at six o'clock !!!!! So I don't know how the rest of the day will go...must have some light supper at home. Will probably spend the rest of the evening reading.

A blonde lady motorist was about two hours from San Diego when she was flagged down by a driver whose truck had broken down......

The man walked up to the car and asked, "Are you going to San Diego?"

"Sure," answered the blonde, "do you need a lift?"

"Not for me. I'll be spending the next three hours fixing my truck. My problem is I've got two chimpanzees in the back that have to be taken to the San Diego Zoo. They're a bit stressed already, so I don't want to keep them on the road all day. Could you possibly take them to the zoo for me? I'll give you $200 for your trouble.”

"I'd be happy to," said the blonde.

So the two chimpanzees were ushered into the back seat of the blonde's car and carefully strapped into their seat belts, and off they went.

Five hours later, the truck driver was driving through the heart of San Diego when suddenly he was horrified! There was the blonde walking down the street, holding hands with the two chimps, much to the amusement of a big crowd. With a screech of brakes he pulled off the road and ran over to the blonde.

"What are you doing here?", he demanded, "I gave you $200 to take these chimpanzees to the zoo!"

"Yes, I know you did," said the blonde. "but we had money left over so now we're going to Sea World."

  Love it, June! 

:Thanks Tisie, I thought it was worth pasting..we need a  little light hearted humor in our lives.

I am just so thrilled that my messages are pasting in here. Thanks to my older son. He is coming out with his dear wife the first of next month and he plans to give my computer a good going over.

Hehehehehehe.......great joke.

Hal, are you still up?? I'm glad you had a good giggle. I fell asleep late this afternoon and woke up at six o'clock, so I will be reading half the night, no doubt. No matter...I enjoy life, day or night.

Good Morning to you all - I hope you all woke up with a smile on your face


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