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CallieOK

Good Afternoon,


After I saw the Home Depot garden ad in this morning's paper, I went there after getting the battery I needed at the Batteries and Bulbs store.
I got two purple salvia (gallon size that were on special) to replace ones that didn't come back this year - plus a set of six solar-lit garden lights on special ( today only) for half price.  Those will all look nice in the 3 flower beds #2 Son made last year.

All three local t. v. stations agree on strongly severe weather between now and Saturday.  When that happens - it's time to Pay Attention!!  So putting the new things out will wait - as will shopping for the earphones.

#1 Son came for lunch.  We had "pantry/fridge fallout" which he and his brother loved when they were growing up because it usually meant lots of main dishes and not so many vegetables.

Sandy,   I didn't quite catch what Matthew's Olympics status was - but I  think it's an honor just to be picked for the try-outs.  Did I also read that he will be at Ft. Carson in Colorado?   My husband did his basic training there - in 1955, long before I met him.

Carol,  I saw a Facebook picture of the 3 feet of snow falling on Leadville today!   I remember seeing tulips blooming through the snow in June when we lived there.

Off to be sure my "storm shelter cubby hole" in the closet is ready and my cell phone is completely charged.

Hope Everyfriend Everywhere is having an Enjoyable Day.


JoanFL

I know the place I am moving to has a web site, but I forgot the name.  I will tell you when I ask one of my kids.  My wound is the area where the feeding tube is hanging out.  It has to be kept sterile and covered.

Callie--Smart lady not to plant your new purchases with terrible weather imminent.

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JaneS

We're home!  The test has been done and now we wait until it's analyzed.  All he said is that he doesn't think it's as bad as it could have been and that he's glad we did the test.  So am I  but I really wish test results were available immediately.

I think Mickie had a worse time staying home alone than we did at the Dr.  She must have barked a lot because she's a little hoarse tonight and her bark is higher than usual.  She really doesn't like being alone.

JUNE, I reminded myself this morning before I pulled out of the driveway, that God was with us and that we were in his hands.  It did make the trip easier.

Lloyd, I'm glad to see that you have decided to take things a bit easier.  I think its waaaay past time.

Thank you everyone for your prayers on our behalf.  I'm sure God heard them.

Now I'm going to go put on my jammies and watch some TV through my eyelids.

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halkel

Late afternoon hellos.  Bible study this morning and loafing the rest of the day.  Almost finished the book of Daniel, in chapter 11 and now I have more questions than answers.

Lloyd when you sell the stuff, then, I will believe you.


Amy

Bad storm just went through knocking out our power...working off the generator now. Rain, high winds and a bit of thunder thrown in to make the dogs nervous. :(

Not sure if I will be on here in the morning  as we will soon shut the generator down. We are off to the city for the LAST chemo.doing the happy dance here......sure hope I get some sleep tonight but if not oh well.another time perhaps.

Jane, I too am in my jammies, just got my shower before all heck let loose.

Better scoot ...

Enjoy your evening everyone...
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

Shirley

We are having the same weather.... (glub-glub).  Son & I spent the day draining the pool of winter yuck & spring leaves.  Worst mess in all the 30 years we've been here.  I just checked, it has a lot of water in it again.... :tickedoff:   I need to shower but want to trim the back of my hair first.... was a hot & dirty day & the hair gets shorter the hotter it is. 

Jane, so glad it was "the best possible" news today and that the trip went okay (except for the lonely pup).  For sure you need a peaceful sleep tonight, worry takes the stuffings out of us.  When will you hear the results? 

Lloyd, nice to hear you plan on "one more job" and then selling some of the big equipment.  Be extra careful because we want you healthy enough to grow veggies for all of us, please?!  I am anxious to hear what all you plant.

Amy, do we party tonight after the last treatment or wait until the week end?  I am so impressed with both of you, your attitude is amazing with all the stress you've gone through lately.  Sorry about the power out.  Our generator doesn't stay connected, has been in "moth balls" since we bought & used it about 10 years ago.  We don't usually have power out for very long, have a gas cook stove that I can use matches for burners, can't use oven because that requires power for the temperature gauge. I keep plenty of candles on hand, stored in the basement.... biggest problem is getting a heavy wooden garage door up to get the car out.  Best wishes for a peaceful trip. 

Joan, I am so happy you are home and planning to move nearer the kids.  You are one tough lady, proud to know you!

Callie, so far only damage to all the wind & rain you keep sending us.... is poor "Hootie Owl" has been blown into the empty pool twice!  Fell so hard the first time it popped his head off & glass eye fell out... but didn't break... last time he fell in his eye stayed in place.  The birds are not afraid of him this year, they are so busy trying to feed babies they fly into the pool area even when we were working out there.  I feel sorry for them but not sorry enough to want them visiting & leaving a token of their appreciation for the bugs they find!  Yesterday I watched as they landed on the plastic "spacers" floating on the water during winter (so ice doesn't crack the sides).... darn birds riding those 20 lb litter containers as they scooped up bugs caught floating along the top of the water.  I hope to get the pool filled before mulberries are ripe! 

Sweet dreams to all, God Bless and bring you a happy tomorrow.  Shirley

Denver

#126
Looks like everyfriend had a good day.

We spent the whole day cleaning out cabinets, etc. today.  Sadly the trash sack was not very big!

We had snow during the early morning hours and it pretty much snowed all day long and will continue through the night.  I would guess we have at least 7". 

Three local high schools had to move the graduation ceremonies from our famous Red Rock Ampha Theater to a indoor location and three more tomorrow will have to do the same.

Son Dave had to cancel once again the Boy Scout camp out planned for tomorrow night... second time in a couple of weeks!

I hope you all have a good night of rest.

Jenny
🦋 Jenny
"Love many, trust few; learn to paddle your own canoe"

Gloria

Good morning everyone. I went to sleep and a loud clap of thunder woke me and then I heard rain hitting the window. Could not get back to sleep so what better place to be than here.

LARRY  I don't know if my son and DIL went today or not. My insurance sends a NO out every so often and today was the day they were here. I stayed inside all day because it was in the mid 90's. Too hot so sudden. My AC is sure getting a workout.

CAROL  hear on TV that there was snow out there and here we were boiling hot. Your clam chowder is what we call Maine chowder.

GLORIA de  my son put my AC in a couple of weeks ago when we had a hot Saturday. Our manager does not want them installed till the end of May.

JOAN  I love the way your family takes care of you. There are some in this building whose family never visit and I get angry when I hear that. Some of the family members only live a few miles from here.

JUNE  this place is on line, too. I did post the link to it before I moved here. I have been here now 3 years. Feels much longer.

JANE  I hope the test results for Annie aren't even half as bad as you were fearing.

SHIRLEY   you spend so much time keeping that pool clean when no one uses it.

Think I will go back to bed and hope I can sleep a few hours before my CNA gets here. Have a great day.

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JoanFL

Good morning everyfriend.  Gloria I hope you got back to sleep.

There was so much going on yesterday that I didn't have time to gather "stuff".  It will be sporadic from now until I get moved.

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Lloyd Hammond

Good Morning everyone .Peter said he could not get logged in this AM. I had no problem , came right on. I was up at midnight to get a drink of water for the dry mouth, was raining right on down. I haven't been out to ck rain gauge yet.
But it rumbled quite a while, not to hare but on down. Nancy came by ans said how much rain did we get so I went out and looked at the gauge. it was right at the bottom of the 1" line. good one and very much needed. God took care of us again (THANKS). Hope you all have a great day.

Lloyd

Joy

Good morning, Joan and all the other friends,.

Joan, you have a big job ahead of you, so you need to conserve your energy.  We all are just glad to see your "good morning message".   I am glad that your family will be doing most of the work.  Will you be able to make the drive there or will you be able to fly?  I know you  will  be happy when you are moved and settled in. 

Gloria, we have the same situations where I live also.  There are a lot of people here who don't really have anybody and then there are ones that do have family who rarely come around.   I, too, get upset when I hear that.

It is a very pretty sunny morning here.   Supposed to be hot today and scattered thunderstorms.  My little great-grand daughters will be visiting me today and we are hoping to go to McDonalds for lunch and then to a local playground.  I am so looking forward to seeing them. 

Hope everyone will have a good day.

Joy
BIG BOX

JaneS

Good Morning Everyfriend!  I slept straight through last night and I feel human this morning.  I called off work today just in case Annie needed something but she seems fine this morning.  She even did the  4 steps down to the yard and back up with no problems.  And later, she jumped off the couch.  I'm not going to make an invalid of her or turn her into an old lady so if she chooses to do something, I'll let her.  Funny!  That's how my kids treat me.  If I need it, they do it.  If I say I can manage, they let me.  If it works for an old lady it should work for an old lady doggie, too.

Mickie still hasn't found her voice.  If anyone knows how to treat a doggie for a sore throat, I'd like to know the remedy.  I thought of giving her some honey.  It helps my sore throats and it sure can't hurt.

Jenny, please keep your snow out there.  I feel for the schools who had to change their graduation plans but I'm finished with winter.  I need some nice, sunshiny days for a while and today is one of them.  I think we might have had a little rain overnight but right now it's mid 60s and sunny heading for a high of mid 80s and sunny.  I

Lloyd, I feel a little like Hal.  I'll believe it when you finally do sell something.  And I'm not going to hold my breath until that happens.  Let us know.

My good neighbors across the street came over yesterday to check on Mickie because it was so hot and found her panting.  So they called me and asked if it was ok to put the air conditioning on for her.  Of course, I said "Yes".  So my house was nice and cool when we got home late afternoon. 

I called off work today because I didn't know what Annie might need but it turned out to be a good call because my handyman is coming to get started on my list.  Since I'm not sure when, I guess I better go get dressed because he's going to text when he's on his way.  And if I know him, he'll text at the stop sign up at the corner and he'll be in my driveway 2 minutes later.

Have a good day Everyfriend!

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halkel

Good Morning Everyone!

Hot and humid and going to stay that way.  No rain here, North of us (all the way up into Callie country) they were catching it last night.  Tornado boxes everywhere and warnings of severe weather, I hope Callie is okay.  She is in Tornado alley.

We had a big fire in the area last night, a big strip mall (Ingram) looked like it may have burned to three ground, three firemen were trapped but they got them out. Unfortunately one died.  http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/ingram-fire-on-Northwest-Side-11157769.php?ipid=brkbar

Coffee is ready, who wants a cup?


Lloyd Hammond

 JaneS and Hall today is grand daughter's Last day of teaching of her duties
for this year at her school. she Is going to cleanup the top flower of the school
part of my shop for there house. we are going to deed it to them and reserve
the Life time rights to shop and build a three car gauge on the north side of it, for there car and pickup truck and the lawnmower. I have a zero turn 66" cut mower. they have already planted a big garden over here + I have my raised beds growing a lot of produce in them. she and tony like there granddad are workaholic's . that will be great tony is laid back and easy to work with. if I don't work him too hard it will be a great deal. I am looking forward to that. I Sean a auctioneer the other day and talked about setting a sale date, just weighting for him to set time and bring his crew and line things up things to sell. see you all Later have a great day'

Lloyd

Lloyd

June Drabek

This is housekeepers day and she has already brought in clean linens and changed my bed. She will continue down the hall way doing the same for others scheduled for Fridays. Then she will return to do the "deep" cleaning which is done every two weeks.

Lloyd, I think the arrangement you have with your Grandson and his wife is a marvelous way for you to retire. I'm sure you will never really retire, but just to get you off that big machinery will be a blessing.

Hal, I am so sorry to hear about the death of the fireman. Those fellows are such heroes in the work they do. And the death of one person always affects the lives of so many loved ones.

Bis dear, It is time for you to just come in and visit when you feel up to it. Getting moved is a BIG chore and so many decisions, so as long as we can have a 'good morning' and a good night message we will be content. Besides all the business of moving to another state, you are still healing, and your health is the most important thing of all. We love you, and want you to have your health restored.

Jane, I'm sure some honey would be very soothing to Mickie. She must have really been frantic being left alone again and not knowing why. Poor little critters. Their love is so great !!

Jenny, gosh that is a lot of snowfall for the month of May. What is your elevation ?

Hal, Gary is doing Chapter 11 of the book of Daniel next week also. Gary feels the book of Daniel is one of the most important books of the Bible.

My house keeper will be coming back to finish up the cleaning, so I will say "bye" for now.
As long as we are here, let's dance.

CallieOK

Good Morning,

Another round of severe storms last night but, fortunately, none in my area.  Just had heavy rain at my house and heard lots of thunder off in the distance. TV stations actually went back to regular programming after the line moved east. 

On the 10:00 news, they were saying that Oklahoma had  "only" had 8 tornadoes - most of which were over open land.  I haven't heard t.v. news this morning but I'd guess the count will go up after reports come in from the east side of the state (I-35 to the Arkansas border by Okie measurements).

It's chilly and very gloomy this morning.  Glad I have all my doin's done and don't have to go out.

Wishing Everyfriend Everywhere an Enjoyable Day.

Carol

#136
Gloria de:  I have written the word "weather" next to your name.  Now, tell me why?  Should not be reading & making notes while cooking and eating all at the same time. 

June:  You have earned the right to do what you feel like - stay close to friends and family, and I know you will. 

Callie:  I always remember getting out of the car and racing up the street in Leadville, then Don and I had to stop and gasp for air.  We had a good friend who was born and raised there.  Loved his stories. 

Joan:  At this point, I have lost control of the children - they plan everything and I know they have been talking when one of them calls or stops by and starts by saying, "Mom and Dad"....and so forth.  Always thinking and we are grateful - I know you are as well. 

I am afraid to check my email - concerned about a friend who was hospitalized on Easter Sunday. 

Sun is peaking out.  The snow is beautiful but huge trees are leaning. 

larryhanna

Hi everyone.  This has been an interesting morning.  Late yesterday afternoon our kitchen sink clogged up and so I had to call our handyman to fix it and he was here shortly after 8 am.  It turned out to be a clog probably caused by egg shells in the trap.  Then I get a call regarding my echo cardiogram that was scheduled for 3 pm asking if I could come in at 11 or 2 pm today.  I said I would be happy to be there at 11 and just got back from having it.  It was a limited one and only took about 10 minutes.    Our cleaning lady is here and will be finished before very long.  That is enough for one day.  We are planning to go out to eat late this afternoon for our evening meal. 

I didn't make it to the Wisdom group yesterday as after going to coffee and returning my friend home I decided I was just too tired to go back downtown and try to concentrate for an hour. 

Joan, happy to read that the preparations for your new apartment are going well.  It usually doesn't take long to paint and re-carpet an apartment.  At least that was the experience Stacey had.  Will you be moving your furniture or do as you did when you moved to Florida. 

June, I don't think you could ever be a "sour puss".  Sometimes we just push ourselves to do things until we can't push anymore. 

Callie, I sure hope you don't experience the severe weather.  However, it is a good things we can now be aware of the possibilities.

JaneS, I certainly hope the test shows that your dog isn't in as bad a shape of the vet thought. 

Shirley, hearing of all the work your pool is sure makes me glad I have never owned one. 

Lloyd, it sounds like a lot of progress is underway with the pending sale and getting things ready for you and Nancy to move out of your big house. 

I haven't commented to quite a few here today but it is nap time (yeah) and I will be back tomorrow.   

Lloyd Hammond

Larry I am Duchy and never looked back to see what I said but it is the grand children is moving in the upper shop neither I nor Nancy are willing to give up our house as long as we live. have a great day.

Lloyd

CallieOK

Carol,  we lived in Leadville from 1964-1977.  If your friend lived there during that time, chances are we knew him/her.
We played Bridge with Jenny's aunt and uncle.
Small world!

JoanFL

#140
People have been in and out all day.  Two nurses and a bunch of people have been here working on the semi-circle baseboard.

June--You asked where I was moving--Homestead Village, Fairhope, AL

Larry--I am not moving any furniture.

The workmen are calling my name so Id better see what they want.

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Lindancer


good afternoon, another hot one.

Carol, maybe the word weathers, means, I mention our weatherman, who  use to live on Long Island.  He now lives in
Denver.

Good afternoon Joan, I am so happy just seeing your name.

Callie, I wrote you about the TV Ears, that I like and have use for the  past 5 years. The problem is I put it in the wrong post.  Senior moment.

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Sandy

Good afternoon, everyone   

It is very hot here today and yesterday... I waLKED DOWN TOWN TODAY AND PICKED UP 2 MORE BOX FANS ...

opps sorry

Joan.. you are wise not to take furniture...  Have a nice freh start, depending on your needs.

Is this the place??    http://hvfairhope.com/

Sounds like it. 

Good luck on your move and it should feel good to be living near your children again.
  "It pays to keep an open mind, but not so open your brains fall out."

― Carl Sagan

June Drabek

Callie, I am so very glad you had no problems weather wise. It can sure sound scary with the warnings, etc. But I know if I lived in that area I would be prepared. Like
Bis used to have a closet, all prepared for very bad storms. And I'm sure you are too.

Carol, thank you dear. You are correct, I pretty much do just what I want to do. There are still times when I have to take myself by the ear, and say. "O.k. do this !! While you still can !" and it works, and I am glad later that I did whatever that was.

Larry, from now on when I want to be a sour puss, I am going to think of you, and how you handle life's curves, and I will try to do the same. We both realize that when the body talks we have to listen, but we don't need to give in before the body demands it, right ?

Bis, thank you dear. I will check out Homestead Village. They are keeping you very busy there with all that "checking" on things. I hope they realize you need some peace and quiet too.

I have to scoot down for lunch..back later.
As long as we are here, let's dance.

JoanFL

Sandy and June--You can check out the floor plan at Homestead Village here:

http://hvfairhope.com/cottage-apartment-floor-plans           

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JaneS

Joanie, I already checked out Homestead Village and my thought at the end was, "I could live in a place like that."  It looks very nice outside and the floor plan is efficient and pleasant.  I'm sure you will enjoy it and I'm sure your kids will feel better about your safety and comfort. 

I just fed the doggies and I'm going to do NOTHING for the rest of the evening. 

My handy guy got lots done today but there is still lots to do. 

He said that I do have a squirrel in my attic but fortunately I don't have "bats in my belfry".  He's a good guy and I'm getting a lot of stuff fixed that's been bothering me but between him and the super-efficient cleaning lady and the trip to State College yesterday and not much sleep the rest of the week, I'm just plain worn out.  I started to take a nap this afternoon but the phone kept ringing. So no nap. 

I hope all's well with those in the paths of storms (both tornadoes and snow) and I hope Everyfriend is having a lovely, restful and peaceful day today.  God be with you!

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Jeanne Lee

I've been away all day and it looks like still a couple more days.  One outlet i the living room has burned out - of course it's the first in a series so all those following are dead, too.  And that includes this computer and peripherals.  I have fixrd an emergency type setup but it's not really good or comfortable  for computer use.  So I'll be missing for a while.   :)

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Amy

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer:All done.......so nice to get to this point. We couldn't have got through this without your prayers,I wouldn't wish this on any one but if it did happen,I hope they have you all backing them up!! Traffic was a stinker coming home as we have a long weekend here but we are home safe and sound.

Shirley ,thank you for your kind words, all one can do is meet it head on and don't give up or in. We also have to lift the garage door up to bring out the generator to hook up to a separate panel. One of these days we may get one that is already hooked into the house but we shall see.

Joan , I like the looks of your new home. In no time you will have feeling like your home. Your family must be so pleased that you are living near them.

Jane, bet I beat you to the jammies tonight..with the storm last night and dogs making my bed vibrate not much sleep was had by anyone.

Jeanne Lee ,glad you caught this problem before you had a fire!!

Carol, please keep the snow there,you will just have to sit and sew till it goes away. :)
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers

JaneS

Bet you won't beat me to the jammies unless you were already in them when you wrote that.

Congratulations on your success!  Prayers that everything will continue well!  You both deserve a medal for your valor!

JeanneLee...get fixed up soon!  We need you here not over there!

I think Annie's stitches are getting itchy.  She's trying to reach them to scracth but I think they are out of reach.  I've been casting around in my mind what to cover them with that will be loose enough not to impede healing and tight enough to stay in place.  My sister asked if I have an elastic bandage.  She said I could have that as loose or as tight as I need it to be.  All I thought of up to that point (DON'T LAUGH) was a pair of cotton panties with the crotch cut out.  But I don't think that would stay tight enough with no elastic on one end.  Any ideas?

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Amy

Jane, yes I was......and now trying to keep awake and not go too bed too early.

I used a tee shirt on Golden girl when she had her stitches, wrapped up the extra of top of her back and tied it with an elastic band. Maybe a toddler size tee shirt for Annie?? What about the leg part of pantyhose??
I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.
Jimmy Dean
If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die I want to go where they went. -Will Rogers