Good Morning my CHERISHED FRIENDS!  It always seems like the loss of one our friends makes the others dearer to us.  You are all cherished and loved!

I'm not going to do my Wally World thing today.  I'm calling off.  The temp outside is supposed to reach 91 today and the A/C in WM will be cranked up.  It's very difficult to get a register assignment that doesn't blow COLD air directly on some part of my head and shoulders.  And when the lines are long, you just stand there and let it hit a very vulnerable part of your body.  I've decided that I'm too old to do that and today I'm not going to do it! 

I read the directions for making yogurt and it seems I need a kitchen thermometer.  I know there used to be one in this house but I haven't used it in 10+ years and I can't find it.  So I'm going to make General Tso's Chicken instead.  I'll get a new thermometer and make the yogurt on Thursday. 

Enjoy your day Everyfriend!

Jane, the saying "too old too soon, too smart too late" does not apply to you!  You are smart to stay home today.  There's no need to go out in the heat then stand in the cold at work. 

It's already 75 degrees here and I agree with Phyllis, I'm ready for the heat to go.  It should be in the mid-80s all week. 

Tom has been gone for the weekend and will be home early afternoon.  It's kind of nice to be alone except for the cat, but I miss someone else in the house; Tom has been with me nearly six years now.  How many people can feel free to go away for a few days and leave their 95-year-old aunt alone.  I know, if I didn't feel good, he would not leave.

Mary Ann

Thank you, Bubble, for taking care of us. Love the photos you posted of Larry & Pat. I can imagine the days ahead for Pat and Scott, even though Larry tried so hard to help them. Death is a shock and so much to do.

Peter, I got the message and replied (only I am not sure how that works). I have been so pleased to be able to view your links lately, but sometimes my internet provider won't let me click on them and I keep trying.

We had a shower with thunder & lightning during the night. I looked out the door but cats were all under cover where ever they go. They never come in wet. All's well but it is starting out hot. Must turn on the pool pump & clean the pool again.

I turned on the sprinkler system last night when the wind died down, but the gauge kept climbing higher so I quickly turned it off, twice. Don't know what would happen but years ago when the well was in the basement a pipe burst & flooded the room next to the "work" room and parquet flooring floated up. Had just cleaned up that mess when a few weeks later the pipe on the other side of the one that broke.. split & flooded again. We had a new well put in with the pump OUTSiDE. Only problem is the controls are still in the basement & pipes with water still run from pump to controls & out back to pool area. Would they burst if the pressure gets too high? I don't know and don't want to find out the hard way! I just know that Gloria is rolling her eyes at keeping up with this house, but same excuse, I have to have the cats put to sleep if I move. 

Better get a move on, Amy, I also have paperwork that needs to be filed & been carrying a bill with check inside in my purse that I forgot to mail.... too many directions to go & the mind isn't willing to concentrate. Hope to clear the table with the roof on the house & RV, the problems with a house are never ending.

Mary Ann, I do understand the mixed feelings about Tom being gone. My son & his wife are in CO this week & naturally everything starts going wrong. I know he needs to get away, not only do I depend on him but everyone he knows is the same, "Call Andy when in need"........ Just knowing he is out of town makes me a little uneasy, but we will handle it, right? 

My eyes are itching like fall & I am more than ready to see winter show up, Phyllis. Be nice to have a pretty fall if cool, the heat is oppressive this year. Wonder if it has anything to do with age.....

As Callie would say (if I give her a chance)... wishing all a Merry Monday.

Good morning everyone, anyone ready for a trip to Australia where it  is winter? Another heat wave here, going to feel like upper 90's what local weather guessers are saying. Another mass shooting in Gilroy, Ca. What is it with those killers like that.  Sad to hear on the news first thing in the morning.

JOY  sleeping pills never worked for me, would be awake all night. Hope you had a good day with so little sleep that you finally got.

MARY ANN  thank you for sharing Scott's message. Seems like this has happened so fast and I don't think any of us expected it this fast. I know we all will pray for him and miss him.  Better for him though not to suffer for years

JENNY  if you are still in Boston today and tomorrow stay inside as much as you can. Going to be in mid to upper 90's here. I will not head outside at all.

Nothing I can add that others have said about Larry and how he explained what he was going through till he could not do it anymore, I know of no one else who facing his going home to our Father told us how he was doing and facing that day with so much courage. He has helped most all of us who posted in S&F like he did in SN. He will be missed by so many others we will never know. I feel like a big hole is in my heart with his loss.

PHYLLIS  like you I wish if was late September when all the heat and humidity is over.

SHIRLEY  you are so right, I was thinking sell that house and move to something small.

Have a good day.

Good Morning everyone. well I do seam to have internet but not phone service again. had it for a few hours and off again. they are trying to put us off until 7 aug. for repair. Have a good day.

Lloyd

Hello friend

what a mess. they got my phone working and I called them back up got e nice lady in Alabama on the line and she got the Internet working and while she was doing that the phone went haywire. Like if wasn't for bad luck I would have no luck at all. Hope all is going well for you all see you later.

Lloyd

Well, Shirley, hope you got all your filing done. I didn't but still working on it. I did get all the floors washed and a few jobs outside done. We did have a rain   fast and furious but still rain. Filled my rain barrel to the top and then some.

Jane, I did this recipe for supper..

https://www.pressurecookingtoday.com/easy-pork-chops-in-mushroom-gravy/

Had extra mushrooms so cut them up and put in after the meat was browned. Put the water,soup in then put some baby potatoes in then the meat and mushrooms. Was too soupy for me so put in on sauté once the pressure went down and cooked it down some. Was so good!!

Lloyd , I sure hope you get your phone and internet working.

Well. I have a pup bugging me to go play ball and he is rather adamant that it is NOW! We had a game of Frisbee but he is  ready for more.. 

To the Family of Larry Hanna.

With blessings the good lord guides, comforts and takes wonderful care of everyone in this stressful time.

Larry is now resting in eternal peace and as he wanted to leave with much in order.


Pray for him and all.

Mycheal

AMY, I copied your recipe and I'll be making that!  I added your extras to the recipe sheet.

I got all my stuff filed in a notebook and separated so it's easy to find.  I didn't want to goof off on my "day off"!  I also made barbecue chicken in the IP for supper and since it was to be served over rice, I made the rice in the IP too.  I have to say, while the cookng doesn't take any time at all, the dishes and cleanup still take the same amount of time.  But I'm way ahead of my "learning schedule".  I've already made two things in the IP this week and it's only Monday! 

I got a lot of odds and ends done today.  I cleaned out some shelves and rearranged in te kitchen so I can keep mymixer out and I don't have to lift it UP every time I want to use it. 

Since I have some rice left over, I think I'll make some rice pudding tomorrow.  I wonder if there's a recipe for making it in the IP?

Now, I'll bid you all good night because I'm going to hit the hay early.  Tomorrow is going to be another scorcher and there's the Alfred Hitchcock movie tomorrow night.  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one

A special Good Night to Every Friend, where ever you are.  As Hal always said, "Sweet dreams and God Bless", and Joan would sprinkle her dream dust... and now they can all meet & greet Larry, we have so many dear people that have gone before. So those of us left just hang in, we have big footsteps to follow. Love ya all. Shirley

well more or less both are now working but still have a hitch between the phone and the internet,but the laptop is posting in S F ok. Nancy has watched the depressing news and turned the TV off and gone to Bed. so I am going to bid you all sweet dreams and good night hope to see you all tomorrow with out any more bad news.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone.

Overcast this morning, we didn't the rain/tstorm last night ..hope for rain today.
Finishing up on the jobs that didn't get done yesterday and more to do today.

Jane way to go for your use on the IP...sounds like you are mastering it!Just remember to pick up some yogurt with live bacterial culture to start your batch of yogurt. Then when you make it save 2 tablespoons of in ,freeze for the next batch and you are good to go. I save 4 containers with 2 tbsp. in them for next time.

Shirley,I so miss them all. Amazing how close one gets without even meeting in person. And what a void they leave when they are gone but not from your heart.

Guess I had better get ready to take Pa out for his morning coffee.

Enjoy your day everyone.

G'morning. Here is another interesting 'Armchair Walk' i have just found, hope you will enjoy this one Gloria, Amy,Lloyd and Shirley, it's much better to see this on film, as at the moment here today, it's building up for a storm, thunder lightning the lot, not a good day for walking in the countryside !, no local 'Pub' we can pop into either !, enjoy. 

 CLICK HERE...                                Cheers.   Roley.
https://youtu.be/tF-vLImxrX4

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I'm up but not quite "attem" yet!  The doggies have been out, had their pill and breakfast.  I had breakfast and I'm loafing!

SHIRLEY, I don't think it was "dream dust" that Joan sprinkled but I hate to say, I can't remember what it really was.  However, I think GLORIA knows and maybe she'll remind us.

I have no plans for today until the movie at 7 but I have a canteloupe in the fridge that needs to be cleaned and cut up for snacking and breakfasts.  There's also a grapefruit that won't get eaten until it's cleaned and sectioned and put in a handy container.  I've moved them to the front of the fridge to remind me.

It seems odd not expect to see LARRY'S post but I bet he's having a ball with the rest of our group! 

I guess I better get movig and get myself dressed.  I totally forgot to water the plants last night and I'll have to do that before the sun moves around to that area.  I don't wany to have a couple of thirsty tomatoes out there!

I wish you all a good day.  Take it and make it your own in every way.

Jane, is that how you get sun dried tomatoes??

Jane, I know you are right, not dream dust but maybe Angel Dust?  I couldn't think of it last night & not sure that is right either. I woke up about 3:00 am & got up half an hour later when I couldn't go back to sleep. Another busy day, I'd rather be doing nothing~~  Hope to get the RV finished up but will bake a pan of brownies to take the guys that do the work. Then I will fill the gas tank back up while I still have a dollar off for 35 gallons. It may not take the whole 35 gallons but will have it ready to go to MO when ever the weather looks cool enough for an outing.

Hope to hear from the insurance about the house roof, approved for the shingles that was claimed on the contract in 2006. Really irritating that this lady pulled the power card, but many more delays & I will be "sweetly hurt" that she wouldn't take MY word or word of the roofer that put it on OR the signed contracts showing the type/quality.  I am a tough old bird and can take it but feel sorry for anyone she does this to that would have a nervous breakdown trying to cope. I do feel sorry for the roofer that had to make the extra trip to the house to remove a shingle & replace with something else, & send it off to be tested. How else could anyone take it but that she doubts our word & the paperwork?  Insulting... and want it is over soon.

Has Sandy gone to help her sister?  Don't have time to scroll back, got to move or fall asleep. Hope all is welI.

I enjoyed the walk, Peter... thanks so much. What a gorgeous field of flowers!

Guess I'd better get those brownies in the oven. No idea when they will call to say the part is in & "come on over". I would love to go back to sleep. Have a great day & hope your weather is better than in Kansas! HOT ! Hot ! HOT!  But not quite as humid as yesterday.

good Morning everyone, well it is 67º here and calling for a high of 80º today.
I got in a good night of 8.5 hours of sleep but with craze dreams. hope you all done better. Have a good day just like you like it.

Lloyd

I'm here but don't seem to have a lot to talk about this morning.

It's going to be another hot one so I'll stay in and do some things around the house.  I have to go out tomorrow and buy a new lawnmower.  Our little electric one, that has always done such a good job, gave up a few days ago.  David looked into it and felt that the motor just quit after nearly 10 years.  We think that it would probably cost almost as much to replace the motor as it does to buy a new mower so must go to Home Depot and see what they have.  If the weather is good when we go out I might take a drive out to the farm stand and see what they have in fruit and vegs.  I would like to get some good tomatoes and green beans and whatever else that looks good.

Take care, All.

Well, y'know the saying, "some days you are the pigeon & some days the statue".... well I am the statue today & I do hope to be over this spell real fast.

My good thought of baking brownies for the guys working on my RV just caused me a lot of extra work. Have you ever spilled half a box of brownie mix all over cabinet & dark wood floors?  Sure enough, fell in the cracks of the wood & my little Shark Navigator doesn't have enough suction to pull it out so out with the big guns. The whole container on the Navigator is covered with the brown cocoa or fine flour, such a mess. I was too sleepy to be safe & knew I had to bake before going back to bed. The brownies are out of the oven, lucky for me I bought 2 different brands/boxes yesterday... I can salvage half the first box because only about half went on the floor & other stayed in the package. Hand slipped & you know how it is when trying to catch something, it goes every direction. All cleaned up now so will fall asleep until someone calls to get me moving. Fitbit says I goe exactly 3 hours sleep last night, it will talk to me on my cell but not the computer.

Phyllis, you'll probably never find another as good as that mower but so true that to fix would cost more than new. You might find someone to mow for a few weeks & by then the mowers will be on sale....usually August brings sales on yard equipment. I hate it when I buy something and it's half price the next week. Good luck.

Good morning everyone, had a hard time getting a move on this morning. I think this weather is really got to me. I feel like I am closed in, way to hot to get outside. The noise of the AC is getting to me, too. We did get a thunderstorm late afternoon yesterday but it made the air worse after. Oh well I never liked summer.

AMY  your pup sounds like my daughter's dog, seems like he always wants to play when we are on Skype.

JANE  every time someone mentions rice pudding I remember making it with my Mom's recipe and baked in the oven, so good. The bowl I used broke and I cannot find any of those old time bowls and the new shiny smooth ones just do not work.

SHIRLEY  it was Angel dust Joan sprinkled. Like you said so many have left us and when we stop and think of how many it is no wonder so few of us are left here in the SS.

LLOYD  hope the ones doing the fixing up of your internet and phone would be on the ball if you were a rich important man or politician.

AMY  we have always been like a close family here and like in all families we do lose loved ones. Sad but true.

LLOYD  will check your linc when I finish here.

JANE  right, Angel dust.

AMY  groan big time. Good one though.

LLOYD  beautiful walk in that link. Thanks.


PHYLLIS too hot here, too.

Gloria, I wrote in Norm's that it isn't the deaths that make our groups smaller but the fact we don't get new people.  We are Seniors and death is normal, but people do grow into the Senior stage and we wish they'd join us. 

I just returned from having my teeth cleaned and the next time will be in November.

It is 80 degrees here now at nearly 11 am and I haven't turned on the a/c yet.  I got a bill for $97 this week and I think that is a bit much.  I've got to analyze it.  I went on the program where the company can run the fan instead of the a/c and I think the fan runs too often.  It may take effort on my part but I may listen to when the fan is on and turn off the a/c.  My summer bills are more in the $70-$80 range - small condo.

Mary Ann

Good morning.  Such a  pretty morning, but going to be hot.

Nice to see Amy, Roley, Jane, Shirley, Lloyd, Gloria and Mary Ann already in here this morning.

Oh Shirley,  I can relate to your dropping the box of brownie mix.  I have a lot of problems with my hands, and I just seem to always be dropping things.  And, I have trouble moving around, so that makes it doubly hard to clean up. 

I also am wondering if any of you have trouble opening boxes of things  Just seems like they are gluing them so tight together.  I had a hard time opening up a new box of cereal and some crackers yesterday.  I had to get out a knife to pry them open. 

Mary Ann, I read what you wrote over in Norm's page and I think you are probably right.  Just  seems like it is the same ones now that are keeping the boards open.  Would be nice to see some new name pop up,  Also, I an sorry that you are not that pleased with the way your power company works in the summer.  I guess what I have is different.  There has been a lot of days in the past couple weeks that they were asking people to limit their use of A/C and other appliances during the afternoon and early evening hours and that is when they would reduce the coverage. I never did notice any difference at all.  And, my electric bill is a lot less in the summer than the winter. 

Gloria, my mother had a special dish that she whipped egg whites in.  SHe always did it by hand, and had a special fork that she used also.  I can see her now just beating the heck out of those egg whites,  The meringue  on her lemon pies was always so high.  I guess with the hand beating, it did put more air into the egg whites.  It would be almost 2 inches high. 

I need to get a move on. I have an appointment  with the urologist this afternoon, and hope I can get some different meds.  Seems there are several of us here with the same problems.

Hope everyone will have a pleasant day.

Joy 

 Shirley sounds like you need to get out the vacuum cleaner and use it.
Have a good day. ours is 50 50 phone is still messing up, internet is doing alright. see you later.

Lloyd

I am so sorry I have been negligent in posting, but our time here in Boston has been so packed full, that I just have not had the time, or honestly the energy to post. 😩 PLEASE know that I have however thought about you all many times and hoped everyone was doing well. 

We enjoyed a very nice 52nd anniversary day, yesterday.  Kurt took us to my favorite local deli...my choice, then we had a nice dinner with the family.  We had calls from all of our family, but sadly my Dad forgot until very late in the evening.  He felt terrible and it really bothered me because I knew it would make him feel sad😢😩

Every day we have been in the pool.....I am looking as brown as a berry!  I slather the sun screen on and hid under my wide brim hat, but the sun is intense for sure! Of course all of the family contacted us however my Dad did not remember until very late.  I talk to him every day and told him the night before, but his mind is very bad right now.  I did not care as much for me as I did for him when he would realize he did not remember 😢😩

I did not realize Paul Halbeck has been ill.  I am sad to read of his passing.  He and Pat came to Denver to visit just after one of my surgeries and Carol and Don Shovein hosted them.  It was a treat to have them visit. 

MARY ANN, I wish we could get some new blood in here to chime in.  Sadly, even the very few who have been invited have chosen not to continue. 

JANE, SHIRLEY and AMY, I am sure glad you ladies have not let any grass grow under your feet in the days I have been away🤣🙀😅🤪

CAROL, it is true we have not been out on our patio as much this year.....of course, we have been in Boston a week today and we have one more week to go.  It is a super hot and humid time here right now.  It is no problem if you are in the swimming pool, when ch I certainly have been. 

GLORIA, during these hot days I have just stayed in the House or I have been in the beautiful pool🦋. It really has been very nice since we have been here.  Now there are weather warnings about the intense heat🔥

I just can not get over how quickly our Larry declined.......it is just so hard to accept the fact that he is no longer with us😢🙏

I wish you all a good rest of your day.

Jenny

Jenny

 

Yep!  Angel Dust!  That's what I was thinking but I knew Gloria knew for sure because she used that expression a while back.

My day of entertainment is ended.  I saw two movies today.  My friend Mavis and I went to the FREE matinee and saw "Where the Wild Things Are".  It was OK but we decided that if they make a #2 we won't go!

Then tonight, my daughter Cathy and I saw the FREE Alfred Hitchcock movie "Vertigo"!  That was wonderful as are most of his movies.  I didn't remember the ending so it was especially good!  And Cathy took me out for Chinese for dinner before the movie!  As usual, the best part of the evening was spending time with Cathy.

And now, I'm ready for bed.  Tomorrow is a Wally World Day and I have to be ready.  I wish you all a peaceful night and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

I am so sorry I have been negligent in posting, but our time here in Boston has been so packed full, that I just have not had the time, or honestly the energy to post. 😩 PLEASE know that I have however thought about you all many times and hoped everyone was doing well. 

We enjoyed a very nice 52nd anniversary day, yesterday.  Kurt took us to my favorite local deli...my choice, then we had a nice dinner with the family.  We had calls from all of our family, but sadly my Dad forgot until very late in the evening.  He felt terrible and it really bothered me because I knew it would make him feel sad😢😩

Every day we have been in the pool.....I am looking as brown as a berry!  I slather the sun screen on and hid under my wide brim hat, but the sun is intense for sure! Of course all of the family contacted us however my Dad did not remember until very late.  I talk to him every day and told him the night before, but his mind is very bad right now.  I did not care as much for me as I did for him when he would realize he did not remember 😢😩

I did not realize Paul Halbeck has been ill.  I am sad to read of his passing.  He and Pat came to Denver to visit just after one of my surgeries and Carol and Don Shovein hosted them.  It was a treat to have them visit. 

MARY ANN, I wish we could get some new blood in here to chime in.  Sadly, even the very few who have been invited have chosen not to continue. 

JANE, SHIRLEY and AMY, I am sure glad you ladies have not let any grass grow under your feet in the days I have been away🤣🙀😅🤪

CAROL, it is true we have not been out on our patio as much this year.....of course, we have been in Boston a week today and we have one more week to go.  It is a super hot and humid time here right now.  It is no problem if you are in the swimming pool, when ch I certainly have been. 

GLORIA, during these hot days I have just stayed in the House or I have been in the beautiful pool🦋. It really has been very nice since we have been here.  Now there are weather warnings about the intense heat🔥

I just can not get over how quickly our Larry declined.......it is just so hard to accept the fact that he is no longer with us😢🙏

I wish you all a good rest of your day.

Jenny 

good Morning everyone.sunny 70º @4:45 A M and calling for in the 80's. hope you all have a good day Just as you like it. I will check in again later.

Lloyd

peter I tried to catch you on skype it said up date is ready. I clicked ok it did some moves but wont let me post to you? maybe it will let you contact me.

Lloyd

Good morning everyone.
We are off to the city for RA Dr appointment. I do hope he has found a way to keep in contact as he is moving away soon and hubby is left without an RA Dr.

We did have a bit of a rain yesterday but in need of a lot more. There has been a fire ban put on,now lets hope people abide by it!

Sorry to make this short but need to be on the road.

Enjoy your day everyone.