Happy Anniversary Larry and Pat   

Larry and Pat, Wishing you many happy memories on this your Wedding Anniversary , and a very Happy Birthday to Pat.

   Happy Anniversary, Pat & Larry!  Happy Birthday to Pat!  Many more Special Days to you!

good evening everyone. Happy Anniversary Larry and Pat. this heat is about to be the end of me, I walked from the shop to the house at a slow pace and was
panting like a running dog.

Denver thanks for the post on old people, is great and to bad we all seam to have slipped on raising this younger generation. lot of good and great ones
but the percent has fallen. we are having company for a short while to night and part of tomorrow. is on my dad's side. second cousin and there three.
twins four and a older girl ten. will be good to see them but sad so short time. they have to be home for his work on Tuesday. Have a great rest of the day.

Lloyd

Pat and Larry may I add my congratulations for your anniversary. Hope you had a great one.

Thank you all who commented about my Old Folks.  I am pleased that you found it worthy of sharing with others.  I thought it was a keeper as well. 

Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers for my boys traveling today.  I sure appreciate it. 

Brian and Cathy arrived safe and sound, and Pliver was so happy to see them.  We had a nice meal and then they showered and headed off to bed. 

Kurt and the boys are in North Platte Nebraska tonight.  They have about less than 5 hours left to drive tomorrow.  We are sure anxious to see them!

pleasant dreams to EVERYFRIND.

Jenny

Good morning everyone

Going to be another hot one today..and a day of rest too!

I just may squeak in some sewing today.I see the lawn needs mowing again but that can wait till tomorrow. Have been writing a list of all that needs to be done on Mon so might as well add one more to it.

Jane, I gave Skye a big hug , oh my she is a beautiful well mannered dog. The kids took her to a dog park, let her off the leash and did she run!!! Wiped out on the wet grass but really had a great time.Can't imagine why someone would turn her into a rescue but thankful they did and not just turn her lose.Had to laugh when my son said she hogs the bed!!

Larry, maybe this week we can go get the kindling from a man that makes cedar shakes, he bundles up the ones that aren't up to being used for shinles and all we have to do is cut the 12 inch bundle and we are good to go.

Gloria, yes I did manage to get my van washed but I ran out of steam and didn't get it waxed that day. Water still bead up on it so it is ok.

Linedancer, still no concrete answers on why this happened other than blaming it on meds. She wants him to wear a Holder monitor and go for more blood work ,then see her again in Aug.

Jenny enjoy your time with your family..

Better get  a move on here and get a few things done beofre the heat wants to hugs us.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Thanks for the update on the "kids", Jenny..... always glad when they are off the road & safely home.  I came back to copy your Old Folks, such a treat to read something NOT making fun of us, huh?  I thought I had saved it to WordPad but somehow it didn't stick.    

Lloyd, I do understand this heat dragging us down... every job I start in this weather is like pushing a 2 ton truck in front of me.  I do whine all summer & wish I had trees everywhere to hide under.  Then I remember the "good old days" when we didn't have air conditioning at all.  One summer I worked at the AF Base near you, in a concrete block building with concrete floor... and it was 118° outside & probably 40-50 of us working inside (office-supply), baking in that oven.  We had a fan on a stand at the front door that only circulated hot air.  Had my first heat stroke that year.  Cools me off in this AC home just thinking about that year! 

Off to feed cats and dress for church.  Prayers for all in need (and who doesn't need them?) Shirley

You slipped in, Amy.... love reading about Skye & keep watching the online rescue sites... I want a dog but know it will upset the cats so keep putting off actually going to check out the rescues, know I will fall in love and cause WWIII in my house.

Shirley  yes we talk about the used days also.  when I was a child we lived in a small town and did not even have fans except a news paper folded or if we could catch grandma lay her fan down was a cardboard on a little flat stick.
Nancy did not even have electricity until her and her brother got out of school. they had it installed for there folks. after Her and i were married  I put running water in for them.the well was right at the Conner of there house. was a dug and walled up was house was gutted in to it . so rain kept it full and they were easy on water use. now that was hard times. as a result Nancy grew up a Penney pincer. that is ok even tho I grew up working hard and helping put food on the able I want something I either earn or borrow the money and get it. reason why I am still in debt. well our Pa company got in here a bit after Midnight ( still sleeping in this AM. talking about hot it is 69 º at 7:19 and calling for 90 º today, what they called for here yesterday and got in mid 90 tys,  I am ready for fall cooler. I lost one hive of bees , they swarmed and left, they must decided it is too hot also. you all have a good day. see you all later.

Lloyd

Hi everyone. We did get a brief shower yesterday in the late afternoon, which was most welcome.  It is to be a few degrees cooler today only getting into the low 90's.  We will be going to Sunday School, Church and then out to lunch at Ruby Tuesday's, where we have a coupon for a free burger because of Pat's birthday. 

We did have a good time yesterday at the Chop House.  I enjoyed a nice salad, crab cake, baked potato and mac and cheese.  Pat had a nice steak salad and broccoli and Scott and Jennifer had nice meals, although the pork chops Scott ordered had been overcooked and were dry.  Before we went Scott helped Pat re-pot a couple of plants that had outgrown their containers into two ceramic containers we had and she is going to leave them out on the back porch for awhile. 

Thank you all for the special Anniversary wishes and the birthday greetings for Pat.  Today is the actual day and she is now the same age as I am although I am about 4 1/2 months older than she is.

Hal, I agree that when we get to the bottom line it is the family that is important and not the things that we have.  Hope the Instacart works out well for you. 

June, I wouldn't enjoy a cold shower nor do I want the water to be too hot.  However, glad you enjoyed your cold shower. 

JaneS, I hope your journal project goes well for you.  To me it would just be adding one more thing I would have to do.    I hope you have a large book to write in as you sure do a lot of things everyday. 

Jenny, I liked the "Old People Pride piece you posted.  I think it captures our generation very well.  I hope your sons are safely in Denver by the time you read this.  At least I see one of them as arrived. 

Gloria, I remember years ago that Pat had shots in her back and they hit the spinal cord and caused a tremendous headache.  She was flying to Kansas City the next day so they injected I think it was some blood into the spinal cord and it helped the headache.  It is unfortunate you can't find comfort in some position.  I also hope we hear something from or about Joan soon.

deAngel, it almost sounds like the rehab facility was running up the bill by sending home all of that equipment that you apparently did not need but that they knew Medicare would approve.

Amy, I bet you kept your eyes out for that mother bear, which was probably somewhere close by.  Like Jane you would need a big book also to keep track of all the things you do on a daily basis.  Do you find your sewing restful?

Good morning, was up early for a change, although I did not go to sleep until around 2AM.   suppose to be a nice day, middle 70's and low humidity.

Prays and hug to all my friends.  I am going to go out on the deck, finish my coffee and read the Sunday paper.  Hope we hear from Joan.

up date at 9:01 AM current instant weather 77º  and going into the 90 º degrees. Humid is killing me. Have a great day.

Lloyd

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Good morning everyone, the humidity is gone for now and it is a bright sunny morning. I just might spend most of the afternoon outside enjoying this weather.

GLORIA de  so far I can still bend over as long as I am holding onto something solid with one hand. I am glad there is a walk in shower here but at times I would enjoy soaking in a tub.

JUNE  when I see some of the others here who are in their mid 90's I feel useless. They have more energy than I do. Then I see some younger than me who are worse than I am. I think frame of mind has a lot to do with it. I know I  do what I can, some days more than others. The pain pill I have is a narcotic and I am very careful how I take them. I do not want to become one of those who overdose on them.  No matter how hurting I am I will never take more than allowed.

AMY  we had thunderstorms in the forecast for early evening and we got a brief shower but just enough to get rid of the humidity. What did you do with all those strawberries besides eating some now?

LLOYD  my daughter has said the temperature in Arizona where they are  was over 100°. My SIL likes it but she does not. The swamp cooler helps but she really would prefer an AC.

AMY  you need that day of rest today. Wish I had just a bit of your get up and go.

SHIRLEY  I think you and me are the only ones who prefer winter to summer.

LARRY  years ago an orthopedic doctor talked surgery when I first went to him and he had not even seen an xray. Then he gave me shots in my back that never helped. Since the one I have been going to specializes in pain I thought he would be better. Only thing he did was mess up my left leg. No more seeing him now.

LLOYD  nothing in any food commercials is as it looks. They like to make the food look like you cannot wait to get some and enjoy but what they snow is not food.

I seem to have caught a summer cold so I'm goofing off for a couple of days!  I have some natural meds to take and I think they are beginning to help.  My eyes itch and burn.  My throat is sore and I have to be constantly chasing my nose. 

At least the weather is cooperating.  It's cooler and less humid and my house has stayed cool.  I slept pretty well last night and that's probably part of the reason I'm feeling a bit better today.  If I don't feel considerably better by Tuesday, Ill probably call off work. 

Now I'm going to go back and "flop". 

Good MOrning Everyone!

well I am back from church.  No message, just updates on some of church's mission work and pass the plate for a special collection for one of the missions.

Larry, instacart, well they live up to their word, delivery in less than an hour.  BUT, groceries are at least 10% higher, add on for the shopper and then on top of that a delivery fee, mine was waived because first time user.  And I added on a small tip for the delivery person.  I had two heavy items, case of water and some soft drinks which he took into the kitchen for me.  I more than likely want use it again, to pricy.  And curb side will do me, my granddaughters use WalMart and HEB (local chain) and both offer curbside.  I used WalMart the other day and everything went smoothly and I only had a 10 minute drive.  But I can see where Instrcart would be great for someone in the middle of preparation or some other chore and needed an item may want to order through them.   They also offer a yearly deal 149.00 for unlimited deliveries, but you still have to pay the shopper.

I am hungry so off to fix me a snack.  Everyone have a great day.

good afternoon well now 2:54 PM and our company just left for home
time too short. we took a few pictures. Ii do not get it figured out I may send them to Jennie Lee.

Lloyd

And here we go, Lloyd

Lloyd loving his horse


And a Happy Rider

Again I didn't listen to me... took one look at the sky and thought I had better cut the grass ,so that job is done. Tomorrow I will be busy and didn't know if I could find time to cut it plus they are calling for rain.

Jane, I sure hope you feel better and soon, if the cold persists get to your Dr..you sure don't need pneumonia!

Shirley, there is a 3 yr old rescue dog where my son got his and if I didn't have enough on my hands at the moment I would get her!! She is white with a few black spots on her bum  and she is deaf but goes by hand signals.I know I shouldn't look in those sights either but.... 

Beautiful palominos Lloyd!!!

I was in earlier, read the posts,and thought I had replied, but No, nothing from me. My age is showing for sure.

Gloria, I too stopped taking that pain medicine as soon as they stopped scraping my injury. But kept taking the extra strength tylenol. Now the sores are all healed up so I don't need anything.

Lloyd, beautiful horses.  You are a fortunate man...nice family and a nice farm.

Gloria, I just called Doris, we haven't visited for quite a while & always spend half the time giggling at each other.  She keeps busy, right now is babysitting her gr-daughter's big cat. 

Enjoyed the photos, Lloyd.... that isn't one of your Percheron's or Belgian horses, is it?  Cute girl & you are looking good.  Thanks for posting, Jeanne Lee.

Hal, a while back you mentioned "family is what counts".... and so nice to hear others saying, exactly how I feel.  We are all fortunate to have kids that care.  My mother used to say that "we have to teach kids how to love".... and guess we did our job, huh? 

Joan, hope you are getting stronger every day, the move had to be difficult getting used to everything.  I had a friend that moved & traveled with her husband so often that one day when waking, she said she lay there trying to remember where her coffee pot was.  Had to first figure where in the world they were (he was an engineer sent to other countries all the time)... but her coffee habit never changed, our brains don't like so many changes all at once.  Hang in there.... check in with us when you can. 

Larry, I'm with you about a shower "not too hot or cold".  Those hot mineral springs in CO felt like my skin was going to peel right off... and my old heart all but stops with a cold shower.  I do know that when the heat starts making my head fuzzy I can kick the feeling by putting my feet in cold water.  We have a black slate entry hall and that floor is always cold, so I walk my bare feet down that hall often in the summer. 

Amy, get the feeling your heart is already waiting for that "pup" to walk in.... Somehow we find time to care for one more and the joy that comes back from these critters is worth every minute of the time.   

We have a solid week of near 100° temps so I will be inside as much as possible.  Wishing summer away........

Jeannie Lee came through again got to love that Lade.
Amy thanks but they are Belgium  bread.
time to wish you all good night and sweet dreams.

Lloyd 

Good Morning Everyfriend!  We're off and running this morning.  My cleaning dynamo will be here at 10.  I have a dentist appt. this morning and sometime, the young fella who is fixing some stuff will be by to finish up one of the jobs.  Then I have to take Mickie to the vet this afternoon for her annual checkup.  Busy day!

It's been good weather for sleeping the last couple of nights...temps in the high 50s and no humidity.  I can take the hot summer days if the nights cool off.

Last night, just as we we were going to be at about 11, some brainless idiot began setting off fireworks.  The dogs were already on the bed and I was getting ready.  The first thing I knew both of them were right at my feet in the bathroom.  I went to the window and tried to wait it out and they kept coming at about 30 second intervals.  I got ver frustrated and after one went off, I forgot and called out, "It's 11 o'clock at night for pity sake".

It was uncanny!  He must have heard me because there were no more fireworks.  I can understand the holiday celebrations and I'll go along with them but what are they celebrating now!  And what has he been celebrating all week!  And doesn't he have any sense?  If it was who I think it was, his sense is in a bottle of Jack Daniels.

Anyway, he stopped!

I wish you all a perfect day filled with the love of God and of your friends, family and neighbors!

Good morning everyone, slept great last night woke early and feel more rested than I have in a long time. Glad I did, have a grocery order due between 7-9 this morning. Last time it was delivered before 7.

JANE  hope you feel better this morning. Summer colds are hard to get rid of it seems. Could not have asked for better weather this week end here.

HAL  PeaPod that delivers groceries and a Pod Pass for $99 a year. At times they give a free pass for 6 months on orders over $100. Does not take much to add up to that amount. I use it when I have a lot of heavy things like the Ensure and bulky paper goods. I get a case of the ensure and cannot ask my CNA to get that for me. They bring the groceries into the kitchen and ask that I check to make sure every thing is there and then have me sign. No tipping allowed for the driver/delivery person.

JEANNE LEE  thanks for the links to Lloyd's photos.

LLOYD beautiful horses. Who is the girl on the horse? Pretty girl.

AMY  so you are ahead on cutting the grass. Hope you can take it easier today.

JUNE  I cannot take Tylenol, does not agree with me. Too much of it can cause stomach trouble so I hope you eat something before taking any.

SHIRLEY  I know I should call Doris but I really do not like talking on the phone, never did like it except for 2 people, my daughter and late sis in law. She was a wonderful person and full of fun.

JANE  when I was living at my son's house someone on the other side of the tive would start fireworks after midnight, that would keep up about a week. Not rockets but really loud ones.

Good morning everyone...

Rained during the night and it looks as if it will rain some more.
I also have a busy day, have my list all ready but have to wait on VON then can go to town and finish up . Some I can do on the phone at home. All three dogs have their nails clipped so that is done for another two weeks.

Jane, hope you're feeling much better today. Hope the check up for Mickie goes well.

Gloria, for some reason sleep eluded me again and I heard the rain start at 12.20 am  but think I finally nodded off around 1 am.

Enjoy your day everyone..

Gloria I am studding. I will Lay it out. we will start with,My dads sister (#1)
her daughter (#2) her daughter (#3) and it is her oldest daughter. so if my mined is not too clouded she is My third cousin. wow. you sure hard on this old man so early in the morning.

Amy I do not want to be a smarty. just informing. a palomino is light yellow in cooler with white main and tail. example ( Roy Rodgers horse trigger ) my Belgium's are red with white main and tails. a bay in collier are red with black main and tail's. Pinto's are spotted ( large spots) either Black or brown,  Clydesdale can be black or brown in cooler with long hair down around there ankles. Percheron are black in cooler. a good book on horse history and uses is entailed I think is horses. I think i may still have one I will go look and if i still do I will post it exact title and author of it,Have a great day. I just named a few of the breads of horses.

Lloyd.

Good morning everyone.

Lloyd I am sure you know it, but Palomino is color and not a breed.  Way back the association used to be in Mineral Wells Texas.  My hometown.  Just a skip from my Grandfaters little place.  It was a sight to behold when they got all decked out in their silver saddles and bridles and all.

I too have lots to do.  Need to go to bank, drug store to get some script filled for my upcoming dental work and grocery store for something to eat that is soft and mushy. And need to water today, my water day.  So better get started, coffee first, if anyone cares for a cup.

Hall a point well taken on the horses. I some times do not think well. I see why you Have to go to bank before going to the drugstore. (for meds.) I am glad I am a vet and you tax paying folks that make enough $$$ to pay tax do so VA has my meds. maybe  some day if cow prices stay up good I will make enough $$$ to pay income tax and help others as well. hope I never messed up to bad else wise. Have a great day.

Lloyd