Good morning!  I'm back.  Unfortunately, the Meniere's vertigo did come back on Thursday evening but yesterday was a very good day.  Like most of you who are dealing with "stuff" we have good days and bad days.  We have to cherish the good days and just try to get through the bad days.  I share your relief and happiness when good things happen and I'm sorry when things are not going so well.

Still summer here.  Hot and humid.  We need some rain, everything is looking wilted and burned out.  We were supposed to have some last night but it didn't happen.

The Algonquin Park is beautiful, Amy.  Wish I could see it.  Autumn in the North East was my favorite time.

Still cooking, Jane?  You should eat very well this coming winter.  Can't help you with the green tomatoes except to mention my mother used them in piccalilli.  Canned lots of jars to carry us over the winter.  I'm not a big fan of tomato pie but it is popular around here.

I'm still not cooking any more than I have to to keep us from starving.  David has been doing the grocery shopping.  He does a good job but doesn't look for those extra things that would be good to cook.  That's all right.....he keeps us going until I can get back to it.

Take care, All.

Oh, Amy, what gorgeous colors! This is a week end so my internet is "beyond slow"...  I bookmarded to watch again. I don't think I've ever seen an area with so many maples. We were in Tennessee one year at peak color, more yellows & gold than reds. Colorado has more yellows & like your area, the evergreens/pines make a beautiful contrast.

Gloria, I did forget that corn is also starchy! I have a guilty conscience for putting so much butter (yes, real).

Jane, I've been up several times & all together still only 5 hours & 32 min. sleep so I will treat myself to another nap. Am thinking it sounds good already. Cloudy & cats fed. I do have laundry & a new washer begging for attention but think my brain is asleep so must be bright eyed & bushy tailed to take on the electronics in that washer. I hate to read directions.

Sorry, Phyllis, that the enemy struck again. For sure we do have good days & bad, but I've discovered more & more things trigger the bad. I've been nursing a sore knee... behind the knee, feels like a grapefruit stuck as I try to bend. I know it is from sitting on these oak chairs (even with cushions) at the computer, cuts off circulation because my feet don't touch the floor. I know, there is a solution, like foot stool or stay off the computer but been listening to those roofers for a week & pretty much trapped inside the house. No excuse, should have been deep cleaning.  Well, that's life, right?

Amy, those are beautiful colors in the park.  When I used to drive to upper Michigan, I'd see stands of color, but not so close to the road as in one of your pictures.  I think our UP would rival that, but I haven't been there in the fall.  I like both Spring and Fall for the color of the leaves.

Mary Ann

Good Morning Everyone from the Sunny and
pleasant rocky coast of Maine.

It is very nice here this Saturday
Morning..   

As I live in the city,  I really do not see
a whole lot of Foliage... The one little
tree that I can see out my window, is still
green and hasn't lost it leaves yet...   But
soon,  I  am sure.

New England has the most beautiful foliage
season ...Lot's of bright reds and oranges
show up before the Deciduous Trees start to
loose their leaves.

It is hard to believe that the beginning
of our Winter season is just around
the corner.

Have a good day,  Everyone.
Sandy

Sandy, when I was in New England, leaves were still green.  Lots of trees and lots of green.  The pictures I've seen of fall color picture are fantastic.  While we have lots of color, it doesn't compare to NE.  But I'll take what I get because it is beautiful to me. 

Our condo complex is half surrounded by trees but they aren't maples because they only turn yellow before they drop.

I asked Tom to take me on a color tour this fall.  I'll let you know if he does.  Last year I asked and he took a lady friend instead!

Mary Ann

Gloria, they've been showing commercials on the ME channel of bringing back the Flinstones... and I always smile at the TV and think of Regina's husband (Gary, is it?) standing inside that car with the engine out..., and think if you still have it, you should post on one of the medias (here, too) with "Yabba dabba do....."  Bet it would get so many hits they'd be surprised. I thought it was priceless, still think of it & been years. 

AMY:  Thank you for the Algonquin Park photos. Outstanding!

Well, it's been one of THOSE days around here today!

I got going this morning and was going to take the trash to the dumpster, swing around by the Amish farm roadside stand and then make a quick stop at the grocery store for some things I still need to finish the veggie soup.  I got about a half mile from home and as I pulled away from the stop sign, my poor old car began to roar.  I gingerly drove it back home and checked to see if my son had any idea what might be wrong.  Without seeing or hearing and after a few questions, he thinks it might be the fan belt.  Of course it's Saturday afternoon and all the garages are closed until Monday morning so I'm  afoot!  And my car sits quietly in the driveway for now.

I wondered what would be next!  Now I don't have to wonder any more.  I just have to try to figure out what to do!

Like Scarlett O'Hara, I'll think about that tomorrow!  Now I'm going to bed!  Good night Everyfriend!  Sleep peacefully and wake refreshed! 

Good morning every one a warmer start at  65° and supposed to be a nice day. We got the flu shots here Friday and the first time it bothered me. The one who came from CVS must have practiced sticking a needle in the skin of an acorn squash. Never had one hurt like it and he put it in the muscle on my upper arm. Yesterday could hardly use my arm and couldn't even get dressed. Stayed inside all day and it was nice out. Today it is much better but still swollen. Shouldn't complain did not have to go anywhere to get it. One nice thing they do for the residents here.

AMY  the instructions for that cream says can be used  4 times a day but only get it once a day when my CNA is here. None on week ends and I cannot get my arms back to apply it myself. I do have a long -not really a brush-that I could put some on and reach my back but once again I can no longer get it where needed. There are maples at the back of the parking lot that block the sight of the street but this year they are not the deep red  they have been before. At this time of year when I pull up the bedroom shade I like looking out at them and watch them change color from the top down. Will check your link to the park after I read the posts.

JANE  I remember you saying you watched JAG  and now I can see it, too. On WGN at 3pm daily. I sure enjoy it even it they are repeats. I  find that if I keep them in a plastic bag like they put groceries in at markets and put them in the vegetable bin they last a couple of months, like putting them in cold storage. A hard apple will last longer. A Mac gets soft fast and will rot in the bin. It is already past here for good macs.

LLOYD  last week on the news they talked about a lot of rain and flooding in Arizona, my daughter said they got 1/4 of an inch where they live.

PHYLLIS  like you I enjoy the good days but learned to put up with damp days when the arthritis acts up. Does no good to cry about it. I have not been in a market in over a year. My CNA loves shopping so I can send her with a list.She has learned that I want just what is on my list and no substitutes. I can also go online to PeaPod from Stop & Shop for delivery. I only do that when I need a lot or when I need some heavy things.

SHIRLEY  like you I use real butter no margarine for me, that is all chemicals anyway. Like you I spend too much time in my computer chair but with the new air cushion and a small cushion at my back I do not have as much pain in my back all day.

MARY ANN  I enjoy early spring when every thing comes to life again until we get the first too warm days then I long for autumn and cooler weather and beautiful colors.

SHIRLEY  my daughter and I were talking about that photo of my SIL in the truck the other day and I was telling her how it struck you. I still have it in a folder on my external drive but don't ask me which one or what year. I have her pictures in folders with the years as the name. I still come across your photo of the ducks-Bottoms Up. That one had be LOL. Loved it.

JANE  sorry about your car. Always something with them no matter how new or old.

JENNY  high schools football games have to be in the afternoons now because of the EEE  and that is the way it wee be till we have a couple of killing frosts.

AMY  I would love to drive through that park, so many different colors,nature at it's most beautiful. Thanks.

Have a good day.

good Morning everyone. 70º Partly cloudy and shooting for the high 80 tys. and sunny. Nancy woke up at 4:30 and dizzy headed so she is staying home no church today dose not feel safe to drive. have a great day. see you all later.

Lloyd

 Gloria what part of AZ dose your kin live?  my brother lives in Page AZ. and son and his Navajo wife on the reservation east and south of page. My brother and I both have wives are both Named first Nancy, so we call my wife Nancy and his Nan. so we know which one we are talking to when we are together.

Lloyd

Well it's morning...getting light and not so warm out.  Doggies have been out and we're waiting for the boinger for breakfast.  I have my first cup of coffee and I'm ready to face the day.

LLOYD, my niece has the same type of "name" problem that you do in her family.  Her son married a gal named Patty and then her daughter found herself a guy nicknamed Pat.  Sometimes her son calls his wife Pat when they are all together and everyone is confused.

My grandson and his new sweetie pie are here for a wedding that was yesterday and today we are all going to lunch at The Fence.  It will be closing soon for the winter and we need our "fix".  They are going to come over and pick me up on the way since my car is having a fit!

I'm going to prevail on them to make a quick stop at the grocer store on the way back so I can get the two things I still need to finish my veggie soup and maybe I can get it canned this afternoon. I don't want to come this far and watch it spoil! 

It's almost time for the boinger so I better close this up....

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

Good morning everyone..

Got down to 0°F last night..yet all this coming week the temp is going to be near the 80's!!

Didn't get all taken to the dump yesterday so that may be what is happening later today.

Jane, oh dear, broken fan belt is an easy fix but with no garage open and having to wait till tomorrow is not nice. Enjoy your time with your grandson and his sweetie today.

Lloyd, hope Nancy feels better today..

Gloria, I just love the fall...sights,sounds and smells.Hope your arm feels better.

Better get a move on here.

Enjoy your day everyone.

I sent an e-mail to Pat Hanna to let her know we thought of her and mention her often.  She said she might post in S&F sometimes.  She's getting along as well as expected.  I put the message in Norm's Bait & Tackle.  If anyone cares to contact her, I have the e-mail address - Larry's.

Mary Ann

A good Sunday HELLO to EVERYFRIEND 🦋🦋

TODAY, in our world it is all about our Grandson MATTHEW and his EAGLE SCOUT COURT OF HONOR ceremony.  It is at 4 PM and we are feeling so blessed and honored to be attending this wonderful achievement ceremony.  We are so very proud of Matt and his Dad Dave for the comments that they both put forward to accomplish this honor. 

I hope you ALL enjoy a wonderful day.

Jenny 

Jenny, what a handsome young man!!!You must be so proud of his achievements.

Not much accomplished today other than taking the waste wood away . I do have a double batch of yogurt brewing in the instant pot.

Thank you all for the comments on the Park..this time of year it is like a sardine can  on the weekend. Not a time I like to go,.rather go during the week.

Although the temp did rise there is a cool breeze blowing and the temp is 62° my kind of weather.

Mary Ann, thank you. I hope Pat will pop in and say hello.

Phyllis and Joy, I hope you both are feeling better..

 

Jenny, thank you for posting Matthew's picture.  He's a fine looking young man and I expect he will go far.

Mary Ann

Had a rather busy day today.  I didn't make it to church because of my roaring car and no mechanics on weekends.  But they picked me up to go to THE FENCE for lunch with grandson KYLE, his new girlfriend and one of his high schoolfriends and his girlfriend!  It was fun. Then we sat out at my Daughter's house and chatted until they were ready to leave and I came home.

My friend and I made a quick trip to the grocery store ad we each picked up a few things.  I have the stuff I need to finish the veggie soup and since I'm calling off work tomorrow due to lack of transportation, I'm going to finish and can the soup. 

Both doggies are clean due to baths and that's a good thing. Only problem, it doesn't last long.

So nice to actually SEE the new Eagle Scout!  My congratulations to him and those who helped him achieve this honor.

I'm off to bed!  I wish you all a peaceful night's sleep and a happy tomorrow.  And may God bless us, every one!

well today has been a great day. today was Nancy birthday. she caught up with me, she Is only a year younger than I am now. we have a place In warrensburg MO. called king chef,great place to get stuffed cheep. they have five food lines you can walk down both sides of them getting food on your plate. has all types of food fixed all sorts of ways. the have a sign up that says eat all you want but eat all you take. you name it is there fried, boiled,and baked. only Is thing wrong is brain goes wield and you leave stuffed and miserable. it just lacked a few cents of $24.00 for the two of us. good thing i do not go there too often or I would brake the scales. good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd

Thank you my kind and caring friends for all of the supportive comments about Matthew.  Yes, we are so proud of him and of our Son Dave for the unconditional support to not only Matthew but to his entire troop as the assistant scout master.  The ceremony was very impressive and of course mama could not keep the happy and proud tears from falling😘

JANE, happy to read you were able to spend more time with Kyle and his lady. 

LLOYD, please wish Nancy a HAPPY BIRTHDAY.

OK, I am ready to head off to bed, so I will turn off the lights and wish you all pleasant dreams.

Jenny

Good morning everyone..

We are off to the vets this morning, Babe is getting her shots and the vet will look at her foot, the meds did their job!

Jane, you have a busy day ahead of you. Since you have the day off I hope you find time for you!! Hope you get your car fixed today.

Lloyd, Happy birthday to Nancy       sounds like you had a wonderful time at King Chef.

Take care and enjoy your day everyone

Good Morning Everyfriend!

My best (but belated) wishes to NANCY for her recent birthday.  I'm glad you both were able to enjoy it!

I have only a few minutes until the boinger goes off and the doggies get fed. Then I'll be called the mechanic about fixing my car and WM about not coming in!  I don't know how the rest of the day will work out but we shall see.

I wish you all a lovely day!
Make it your own in every way!

good Morning everyone. well I got Nancy to come over and see the nice wishes for her. but she will not try to post her self. only thing she will do with the computer is the other Laptop I have hooked to the TV so I can watch the westerns and highway patrol. she will turn it on and play games. ( solitaire and such)

Good Monday morning.   A very cloudy morning, and a little rain expected.

I had a busy weekend.  The family party at my son's was wonderful. Turned into a beautiful, warm, sunny day, after  a kind of cloudy morning.  I was really holding my breath.  For the past 10 days they had been calling for a beautiful weekend, but it sure didn't look that way when it started out. By noon, the sun came out and the day just got better and better.

I would say there were about 200 family and friends at the party.  Just from my family, there were about 65, including all the little children.  The kids all enjoy the horse/pony rides, and the hay rides, and I think there was a corn-hole game, also. I stayed up on the deck the whole time. Saw some relatives that I hadn't seen for a while, plus several long-time friends.  Lots of good food and anything you wanted to drink.  My son has a neighbor who has something to do with the Maryland Seafood industry, and he always brings several huge bags of fresh oysters and spends all afternoon shucking oysters.  And, they were huge ones.  He also makes up some kind of a vinegar sauce that you can sprinkle over the oyster. I know it has a name, but never can remember it. Vinegar, and cilantro and some other kind of spice. It is so good with the oysters. Everybody really enjoys them.

Yesterday, I kind of rested up and had a couple naps.  It is always so nice to see old friends.

Today I have an appointment for a test that I don't think will be a big problem.  Just a follow up from the UTI's that I had problems with all summer. Hope this will be the end of that problem. I am taking a low-maintenance preventive drug and hopefully it is working.  "Knock on wood"

Jenny, congratulations on your grandson achieving his Eagle Scout award.  That is such an honor for him and I know it takes a lot of hard work, and perseverance to achieve that honor.  Good for him!  I am sure he is a wonderful young man and I know how proud his family is.  Especially his grandparents.

I hope everyone has been having some good days and will continue to feel well.  I didn't go back and read all the previous messages, as I need to get myself moving along. My DIL is picking me up a little after noon. 

Mary Ann, nice that you have heard from Pat Hanna. Takes a while to get your life back to some kind of normalcy after you lose your spouse.  Still miss Larry.  And, I am sure she does, also.  He certainly was a special person.

Have a good day.

Joy

Good morning everyone, a nice 59° now at 8:15 so was a good night for sleeping and I finally had a good sleep and do feel awake this morning.

LLOYD  my daughter lives in the mountains outside of Kingman. Way out in the boonies, enjoying the peace and quiet.

JANE  hope you enjoy ed lunch at the Fence yesterday. Hope you got what  you needed for your soup. I would cry if I had all the prep work you did go bad.

LLOYD  Happy Belated Birthday to Nancy.

AMY  from 0° to 80° is a big jump. Hope we don't get into the 80's again this year. With tomorrow being the first of October don't think there is much chance for that. Like you autumn has always been my favorite time of year. The air and smell and colors are always so welcome after a hot humid summer.

JENNY  first thing I noticed was your  new avatar and knew you and Bob were "busting your buttons" with pride for Matthew and his accomplishments. 

JOY  always great to see old friends and family but so tiring as we age. I know it takes me a few days of rest before I feel normal (whatever that is) again.

Have a good day.

Been to the vet and back. She gave me some salve to put in Babe's  ears for the next 5 days. This is going to be fun! 
Have an apple pie in the oven and when it is done will put some in the hidey hole....careful ,it is hot!!

Joy, my goodness that was a lot of people, nice to catch up with family and friends . Hope you get a good report today..I think you have had more than enough of that darn UTI!

Better go get the food ready for the dogs, they now have some whey to go on their dry kibble!

Merry Monday,

Lloyd,  Here's another Belated  to Nancy.

Jenny, I hunted far and wide for the picture of Matthew that's been mentioned before I realized it's the avatar with your name!   

Joy, so glad you had a good time with so many family and friends. I, too, am hoping to read a good report on that UTI.

Janie, should we say "thank you" to the fam belt for giving you another day at home?  Sounds as if you also had a good time with family.I think mine is getting used to my having a list of Things To Do "while we're out".

I'm just about finished with the Projects du Jour I've needed to do since getting home from Amarillo.  Next is using my newish shredder to get rid of enough stuff to probably fill 2 garbage bags. Would like to have those ready for the housekeeper to put out with the trash when she comes tomorrow.

"Get busy, Callie"......

well am home from VA. the news is mot good, the done another heart ogram on me It was showing more damage. My mother died a little older than I am with heart problems. dos not on one hand bother me I have lived a good life.  On the other dose I do not to leave Nancy alone. she deserves even more help than I give her. 88º hot and humid. we stopped at Sam's club got a few things. one thing was we got two boxes (flats) of Peaches. very good just right of repines. top of the day to you all,

Lloyd

CALLIE, my daughter ordered a new shredder and had it sent to my house with the request that I shred all the papers she's been collecting.  She's NOT a hoarder so I said, "Thank you" and "No problem".  After the shredder arrived, I texted and told her to bring her paper over.  She did and I saw immediately why she didn't want to do it herself.  When I finished with the shredding, I had 4 and a half tall kitchen can bags full!  She definitely has been a paper hoarder.  I didn't read anything but I did notice there were student loan papers for both her kids.  They both graduated on time and Natalie is 29 and Kyle is 25!  She did come and pick up the bags to take to the recycler but that was in June and I'm still finding shreds!

It is nice to have my own shredder again though.

I sitting here waiting for the canner to cool enough to take the jars out so I can fill it up again.  There are 7 quarts of veggie soup in there and it smelled so good while it was cooking.  I think that's what I'll have for supper before I fill any more jars.  The rest going in pint jars for lunches.  But I do have to test it first.....don't I?

I better go check the canner and see if the lock dropped.  Maybe I'll be back later..... and maybe I'll forget.... or be too tired.  Anyway, I'm taking my pie with me right now. 

Take care, my friends.

Will try to get a post in before internet goes out again. It's giving me a headache with seconds on & off. If you don't hear from me for a few days, I am swamped with "to-dos" & stressed with all going on in the neighborhood. House across the street starting the roof & other repairs today so nearly impossible to get in & out of driveway. It's HOT HOT HOT & the cool down keeps getting pushed back. Not happy the new washer insists I use HE (high energy) detergent, etc. so when to Wally World & spent a forture... told the checker I have a dear online friend that works for Walmart... and that I may start going dirty if it costs this much to keep clean clothes & linens!  She wasn't a very smiley person, not our Janie!

Hi to all... oh, Callie, I did the same, looked in Photos & in here for that photo...